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BTEC Level 2 Engineering Course in Lewisham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Engineering Course in Lewisham. Classes run full-time at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form.

The BTEC First Diploma in Engineering covers three core units plus further specialist units. You'll develop design thinking, decision-making, and teamwork skills. The course takes one year to complete. Units explore how engineers solve problems, create products, and work in professional settings.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering.

Who this course is for

In this Diploma, students will learn how to harness their creativity, to design new products and services, to gain experience and confidence in making decisions and to learn how to work independently and in teams. All of these are very transferable skills. Employers often say that they want articulate recruits with good self-awareness, thinking skills, flexible minds and the ability to make good decisions. This course develops all of these. The BTEC Diploma comprises three Core Units, four further Mandatory Units and a variety of Optional Specialist Units. The Core Units include:

  • The Engineered World (externally assessed)
  • Investigating an Engineered Product
  • An Introduction to Communications in Engineering

The Mandatory Units include:

  • Health and Safety in Engineering
  • Engineering Materials
  • Interpreting Engineering Information (external assessment)
  • Mathematics for Engineering

Other Specialist Units may include:

  • Electronic Circuit Design and Construction
  • Welding

What you will learn

  • You'll study core engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll develop product design and creative problem-solving skills.
  • You'll practise working independently and as part of a team.
  • You'll build decision-making skills valued by engineering employers.
  • You'll learn how to communicate technical ideas clearly.
  • You'll complete specialist units alongside the three core units.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and project work. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units. Your tutor will guide you through each unit at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form.

What you will need to bring

CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, supports production and assembly in a manufacturing setting.
  • Engineering technician, assists qualified engineers on technical tasks.
  • Manufacturing assistant, works on production lines or in workshops.
  • Maintenance assistant, helps keep equipment and machinery running.
  • Engineering apprentice, combines work and further training toward a skilled trade.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Engineering, the natural next step for deeper technical study.
  • Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Engineering, a work-based route toward skilled-worker status.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Engineering, for those aiming toward technician or supervisory roles after Level 3 study.
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