Engineering Level 3 BTEC ( Double - equivalent to two A Levels)

Our SL6 Opening Evening will be held on Thursday 3rd December 2026. Information on how to book your tickets are now available on the school website.

The evening will provide an opportunity to learn more about the wide range of pathways available in our Sixth Form, including Level 2, vocational, and academic Level 3 courses. Staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about subjects, entry requirements, and life in SL6.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you explore the exciting opportunities available for post-16 study.

This qualification is equivalent to two A levels.

The list of units we will cover over the 2 years are:

Group A Mandatory units:

1 Engineering Principles

2 Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team

3 Engineering Product Design and Manufacture

4 Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering

Group B Mandatory unit:

5 A Specialist Engineering Project

Group C unit:

60 Autonomous Mobile Robotics

Group D unit:

57 Sustainable Transport

Group E units:

10 Computer Aided Design in Engineering

44 Fabrication Manufacturing Processes

7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems

These units will be for the double award.

External and Internal assessments

Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language or Literature

Grade 9-5 in GCSE Mathematics

Grade 9-5 or level 2 Merit in Engineering or DT related subject