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BTEC First Certificate in Engineering

at Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Newcastle · college

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst Certificate34 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Full time

What you need to get on

You will need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, one of which should include Maths and English. You should also have an interest in engineering and technology.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus

    Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 17 September 2026 · Newcastle-under-Lyme

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