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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering

at Conyers School, Yarm · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What is Engineering? Engineering is the practical application of science and maths to solve problems, and it is everywhere in the world around you. From the start to the end of each day, engineering technologies improve the ways that we communicate, work, travel, stay healthy, and entertain ourselves. Why study it? BTEC (Business & Technical Education Council) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering is equivalent to 3 A Levels. BTECs are a highly successful alternative to general qualifications, suitable for a wide range of learners. As work-related qualifications, they are designed to accommodate the needs of employers as well as allowing progression to university.

What you need to get on

If you achieve four “4” grades or above at GCSE (including a grade 4 or better in Maths or English) you will be considered for the BTEC extended diploma course.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · YARM

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