The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering is designed for students who are interested in a career in the engineering sector and want to progress to further study in the sector. Students will take a practical, applied engineering course as part of their Level 3 study programme, which gives them an introduction to the sector. They will be able to combine this with other qualifications, such as a GCE A Level in Mathematics or Physics, which would allow them to progress to higher education to study engineering or other STEM-related programmes. Engineering covers a broad variety of roles and it involves the application of scientific principles and practical knowledge to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely and support them during their lifetime. This qualification has a focus on a broad range of engineering specialist areas. The following topics will be studied over the course: • Engineering principles and mathematics • Health and safety, team work and interpreting and creating computer-aided engineering drawings A suitable candidate for the Level 3 Foundation Engineering will: • Be able to communicate well (both oral and written) • Be able to work as a team and independently • Like solving problems • Show a sustained effort throughout assignment projects • Be methodical and analytical in their thought process • Be empathetic to the needs of others • Be able to think and work in 3 dimensions • Be resilient and a risk taker in their learning This qualification comprises three mandatory units and one option unit to achieve the full qualification: Unit 1: Engineering Principles (Mandatory) The application of mathematical and physical science principles to solve electrical-, electronic- and mechanical based engineering problems. Unit 2: Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team (Mandatory) Exploring how processes are undertaken by teams to create engineered products or to deliver engineering services safely. Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture (Mandatory) Exploring engineering product design and manufacturing processes and complete activities that consider function, sustainability, materials, form and other factors. Unit 10: Computer Aided Design in Engineering (Option) TBC Developing two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings and three-dimensional (3D) models using a computer-aided design (CAD) system.