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Engineering Pathway

at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, Nottingham · university

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma20 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Throughout Year 12 and 13, students will be completing units of work towards their BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. Students will be developing a number of engineering skills including electronic, technical and practical skills, through both internal and external assessment. Year 1 Unit 1: Engineering Principles Unit 4: Applied Commercial an Quality Principle in Engineering Unit 19: Electronic Devices and Circuits Unit 10: Computer Aided Design Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing Unit 22: Electronic Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacture Unit 41: Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes Unit 39: Modern Manufacturing Systems Year 2 Unit 2: Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team Unit 5: A Specialist Engineering Project Unit 6: Microcontroller Systems for Engineers Unit 7: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems Unit 24: Maintenance of Mechanical Systems Unit 27: Static Mechanical Principles in Practice Unit 40: Computer Aided Manufacturing and Planning Unit 43: Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining

What you need to get on

Five grade 5 grades at GCSE, Including Mathematics 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

  • Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

    93 Abbey Street Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 1PL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nottingham

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