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Engineering BTEC (Foundation Diploma)

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Curriculum review report from DfE 12th December 2024 confirmed that this course will be funded for students to start in September 2025 and September 2026. This qualification is worth 1.5 A Levels. It consists of 60% coursework assignments and 40% externally examined units). Assignments, units and final marks will be graded as Pass (E), Merit (C), Distinction (A) or Distinction* (A*). This ENGINEERING course is specifically aimed at young people wanting to study Engineering at university or take up an apprenticeship or a degree apprenticeship career in Engineering. Local engineering employers tell us that they need skilled employees with a good technical knowledge as well as the ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively. This course addresses these needs. It is ideal for students who would enjoy more practical and project work than they would experience studying 3 A Levels. Depending on ability, students will study either ONE or TWO A Levels with the new Level 3 Engineering BTEC (National Foundation Diploma - 540 hours - 7 UNITS). They will also complete the Extended Project Qualification in Year 13 worth 0.5 of an A Level. Students NOT taking Maths A Level will be asked to take Core Maths (worth 0.4 of an A Level) over 2 years. Students will leave the course with the equivalent of 4, 3.5 or 3 A Levels.

What you need to get on

Ideally, to study Engineering all students should have a 5 in Maths, a 4 in English and 5s in Science. A grade 5 in a Design & Technology subject or a Pass grade in a BTEC Level 2 Engineering. Students who have a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths will be eligible to study A Level Maths (preferred by most universities). Additionally students wishing to study A Level Sciences should have a grade 6 or better in Science GCSEs.

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

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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