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Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification36 weeksFull time£2,583

What the college says

At the moment the UK faces a chronic shortage of people with engineering skills and knowledge. Engineers have the biggest impact on the world over any other profession, they work to come up with solutions to global warming, machines for diagnosing serious medical conditions, and better transport systems that we use every day. If you want to make a difference in the world, engineering is for you. This course provides students with an entry point to becoming a professional Engineer.

What you need to get on

Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Science, and a grade 5 in Maths

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Egham

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