Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering
at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college
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
Strode's College
High Street, Egham, TW20 9DR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Egham
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