Engineering - Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National Extended Certificate
at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay · school or sixth form
What the college says
The AAQ BTEC in Engineering provides learners with practical, work-related skills and foundational knowledge of educational principles. It covers key topics such as mechanical electrical and manufacturing engineering alongside problem solving and design this course prepares students either for entry level roles in engineering sector or for progression to higher level BTEC or apprenticeship programmes.
What you need to get on
2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades 9-5 including English, Maths and Science (Minimum Grade 5) or Combined Science (minimum 5-5) and a Merit L2 in Engineering or Engineering GCSE Grade 5.
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
Herne Bay High School
BULLOCKSTONE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CT6 7NS
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · HERNE BAY
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