BTEC National Certificate in Engineering
at Bingley Grammar School, Bingley · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Engineering is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, possibly in the engineering sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1/2 A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the engineering sector. Students need not necessarily have studied engineering previously, but will have successfully completed a Level 2 programme of learning, with GCSEs or vocational qualifications.
What you need to get on
To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a range of subjects including Mathematics and English Language. In addition Grade 4 in at least one science is required.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Bingley Grammar School
Keighley Road, Bingley, BD16 2RS
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bingley
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · South East · 2 years
- Their version
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · East of England · 12 months
- Their version
St. Helens · North West · 432 hours
- Their version
Stamford · East Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · North West · 1 year