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Pearson and Engineering

Pearson are the largest provider of vocational

Engineering qualifications to Schools

& Colleges in the UK

We offer qualifications

from Level 1 to Level 6

Working with some of the

largest employers in UK

Deep levels of engagement with schools, FE, HE, Professional Bodies,

Employers and Work Based Learning providers

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Pearson’s Engineering Qualifications

Progression pathways through

technical / vocational education

Aligned to, and endorsed by, professional

bodies

Integrate elements of

employability and work ready skills

Supports work-ready

behaviour and skills

Progression to new Higher

Apprenticeships

Pearson’s Engineering Qualifications

Next Generation BTEC Firsts (Level 1/2) in Engineering (NQF)

BTEC Apprenticeships Level 2-4

BTEC Level 6 Diplomas in Engineering (QCF)

Higher National Certificates (level 4) Diplomas (Level 5) (QCF)

BTEC Nationals in Engineering (Level 3) (QCF)

Specialist Engineering Level 1/2 Awards (3 x 1 GCSE size) (NQF)

BTEC Engineering Units

Development of BTEC Unit Content has been informed by and mapped to:

Relevant Engineering National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Engineering Council UK-SPEC for EngTech registration

Established BTEC Engineering First units (QCF)

Engineering Diploma Principal Learning at Foundation and Higher level

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BTEC Engineering Units

Provide opportunities to develop a range of employability skills

Provide opportunities to develop and practise Functional Skills

Provide further opportunities to enhance and reinforce skills in English and mathematics in naturally occurring, relevant, work-related contexts

Provide opportunities to develop personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) within an engineering context

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Next Generation BTEC Firsts (Level 1/2) in Engineering (NQF)Qualification Size Equivalent

in size toAge Group

Delivered predominantly in

Award 120 1 GCSE 14-19 School

Certificate 240 2 GCSEs 14-19 School

ExtendedCertificate

360 3 GCSEs 14-19 School/FE College

Diploma 480 4 GCSEs 14-19 FE College

Key Features of the next generation BTEC Firsts in Engineering

Provides a practical, real-world approach to learning

• Discovering the world of engineering and how it impacts on our world today• Communication skills to articulate and discuss new ideas or work as a team to solve problems• Health and safety in the workplace and the appropriate procedures and legislation• How mathematics and science is essential to engineering success

Designed to develop skills and knowledge needed in this growing industry, such as;

Encourages learners to present their work in a variety of ways, such as presentations, demonstrations and models/prototypes

BTEC Firsts in Engineering

Award(120 GLH=1 GCSE size)

Core unit: The Engineered World (External assessment)

30 GLH

Core unit: Investigating an Engineered product (Internal assessment)

30 GLH

Optional Specialist units(Internal assessment)

60 GLH

Certificate(240 GLH=2 GCSEs size)

30 GLH

30 GLH

30 GLH

120GLH

Extended Certificate(360 GLH=3 GCSEs size)

30 GLH

30 GLH

Mandatory unit: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information (External assessment)

30 GLH

Specialist Optional units(Internal assessment)

240GLH

Core unit: The Engineered World (External assessment)

Core unit: Investigating an Engineered product (Internal assessment)

Core unit: Investigating an Engineered product (Internal assessment)

Core unit: The Engineered World (External assessment)

Mandatory unit: Mathematics for Engineering (Internal assessment)

30 GLH

Mandatory unit: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information (External assessment)

Mandatory unit: Mathematics for Engineering (Internal assessment)

30 GLH

Specialist Optional units(Internal assessment)

The Diploma – 480 GLH (4 GCSE size)

Allows learners to follow pathways of specific learning within the sector - Technology, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Mechanical•A larger core to improve progression, in particular to BTEC Nationals in Engineering•A new mandatory unit, Unit 21: Introduction to Communications for Engineering, gives learners the opportunity to use and develop their communication skills to present information in engineering contexts

Designed to inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in engineering

Developed with FE colleges in mind and includes:

Formed of 2 extra mandatory units and 240 GLH of optional specialist units

New BTEC Firsts Qualifications

We have developed 3 x 1 GCSE sized

endorsed pathways as satisfying the Principal

Learning criteria

Set alongside next generation BTEC Firsts, these new qualifications ensure a rich and varied

Engineering offer for learners at Key Stage 4

Developed with the Royal

Academy of Engineering

Endorsed ‘fixed structure’ pathways.

Successor PLQ Qualifications

3 x 120glh Engineering Level 2 qualifications:

Two BTEC Awards for inclusion on the DfE 2016 KS4 list:

3rd BTEC Award for inclusion on the 2017 DfE list.

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Pearson BTEC L1/2 Award in Engineering Design and Product Investigation (120 GLH) 

Pearson BTEC L1/2 Award in Engineering Electronics and Computer Control Technologies (120 GLH) 

Pearson BTEC L1/2 Award in Engineering Materials and Manufacturing (120 GLH)

Pearson BTEC L1/2 Award in Engineering Design and Product Investigation (120 GLH) 

• Investigating an Engineered Product Unit 2

• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information(externally Assessed)

Unit 9

• Engineering DesignUnit 12

Pearson BTEC L1/2 Award in Engineering Electronics and Computer Control Technologies (120 GLH) 

• The Engineered World(Externally Assessed)Unit 1

• Electrical and Electronic Circuit Construction and TestingUnit 36

• Computer Applications in EngineeringUnit 37

Pearson BTEC L1/2 Award in Engineering Materials and Manufacturing (120 GLH)

• Engineering MaintenanceUnit 4

• Materials Used in Engineered Products (Externally Assessed)

Unit 38

• Production Planning for EngineeringUnit 31

• Program and Use a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) MachineUnit 39

External Assessment

Unit 1: The Engineered World

Unit 9:Interpreting and using Engineering Information

Unit 38: Materials Used in Engineered Products

Type of EA Onscreen Test Paper based Test Paper based Test

Length of EA 1 Hour 1 hour 1 hour

No. of Marks 50 50 50

Assessment availability

On-demand January and June January and June

First Assessment availability

November 2013 January 2014 June 2015

Greenpower Mapping

BTEC Level 1/2 Firsts in

Engineering (NQF)

BTEC Level 2 Firsts in

Engineering (QCF)

BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Engineering

(QCF)

More information & Contacts

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Business Manager:adam.barrigan@pearson.com

Delivery and Quality Support:teachingengineering@pearson.com

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