BTEC Engineering (AAQ)

Applications Open: Now

Applications Close: 27 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's 4 or above including English and Maths

How to Apply

Internal students - Please apply via Applicaa using this link - https://skinnerskentacademy.applicaa.com/year12

External students - Please 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 Engineering course provides an excellent first step into the vast Engineering careers world and is ideally suited to students who have an enthusiasm for Design, Technology, Mathematics and Physics.

Students who choose BTEC Engineering may go into careers such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, as well as Product Design and Computer Science.

The course consists of four units -

• Engineering Principles;
• Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team;
• Engineering Product Design and Manufacture – two of which are externally assessed with the latter assessed internally;
• Computer Aided Design in Engineering, which is also assessed internally. Students will undertake a range of both theory and practical based tasks.

Students will undertake a range of both theory and practical based tasks

Grade 6 or higher in Maths and Grade 6 in DT or Grade 5,5 in Science

For learners wishing to study an aspect of engineering in higher education, opportunities include:

• BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, if taken alongside Maths and a Science subject (i.e. Physics)
• BSc (Hons) in Architectural Engineering, if taken alongside Maths or Art
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, if taken alongside Computing and Maths