AAQ BTEC National in Engineering (Extended Certificate)

Applications Open: 9th October 2025

How to Apply:

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://waterfront.applicaa.com/year12-20262027

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Engineering (Extended Certificate) enables students to study the principles and applications of engineering including the fundamental mechanical, electrical/electronic and mathematical principles, the engineering sectors, engineering materials, engineering processes and emerging technologies.

Students will also develop important engineering design and project management skills when developing solutions to engineering challenges/problems.

There are two examined units and two internally assessed units where students will engage in practical tasks to develop their Engineering skills and knowledge.

The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Level STEM subjects such as A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

The qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education representatives and professional bodies to ensure students have the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to progress to, and thrive in, higher education.

The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:

· Engineering Principles: Engineering data and applying mathematical procedures in mechanical and electrical contexts

· Engineering Applications: Advances in modern technology and how they are reshaping the engineering sector's function; materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems

· Engineering Design: Three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings using a computer-aided design (CAD) system

· Engineering Project: Project management processes in Engineering products from concept to solution.

50% of the total qualification GLH is made up of external assessment.

Unit 1: Engineering Principles

• An external examination set and marked by Pearson
• 90 marks

Unit 2: Engineering Applications

• An external examination set and marked by Pearson
• 70 marks

x5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 - including Mathematics and English.