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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering

at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Wigan · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is equivalent to a full A Level. During this course, you will be given the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge and understanding in engineering. You will explore the application of Mathematics and Science for Engineering as well as immersing yourself into the principles of Mechanical, Electronic and Electrical Engineering. These four units will form the core of this qualification, while the following two units will extend your knowledge and understanding of the core units. The Computer Aided and Mechanical Design units will provide the platform for practical application of the knowledge gained in the core units.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above, grade 5 in GCSE Maths 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

  • Deanery High School and Sixth Form College

    FROG LANE, WIGAN, WN1 1HQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · WIGAN

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