Engineering (Double Award) BTEC National Diploma Level 3
at St John'S Catholic Comprehensive, Gravesend · other provider
What the college says
The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering is a Technical qualification. It provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development and manufacture and maintenance of engineering products and systems. The course is both practical and work-related and follows a manufacturing pathway developed by BTEC. Learning is achieved through the completion of projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course will require elements of home study and some assessments will take the form of examinations.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher with at least a Grade 4 in GCSE English, a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, and a Merit or higher in BTEC Level 2 Engineering/a grade 5 or higher in any GCSE Design Technology subject.
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
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Gravesend
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