Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Engineering - Edexcel

1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma Pearson BTEC Level 3 diploma Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma September 2013 Issue 4 PearsonBTEC Level 3 inEngineering Edexcel , BTEC and LCCI qualificationsEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson , the UK s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualification websites at , or Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at PearsonPearson is the world s leading learning company, with 40,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning.

2 We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at specification is Issue 4. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website at qualifications were previously entitled: Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineering (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma in Engineering (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma in Engineering (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 diploma in Engineering (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma in Engineering (QCF)The QNs remain to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith.

3 We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)All information in this specification is correct at time of 978 1 446 93464 7 All the material in this publication is copyright Pearson Education Limited 2016 ContentsThe units for the BTEC qualifications in this specification are available on our website ( ).BTEC qualification titles covered by this specification 1 What are BTEC Level 3 qualifications? 2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate 30 credits 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma 60 credits 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma 90 credits 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 diploma 120 credits 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma 180 credits 4 Key features of these BTEC qualifications in Engineering 5 Rationale for these BTEC qualifications in Engineering 5 National Occupational Standards (NOS)

4 5 Rules of combination for Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications in this specification 7 Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineering 9 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma in Engineering 10 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma in Engineering 11 Pearson BTEC Level 3 diploma in Engineering 13 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma in Engineering 15 Assessment and grading 18 Grading domains 18 Calculation of the qualification grade 19 Quality assurance of centres 21 Approval 21 Programme design and delivery 22 Mode of delivery 22 Resources 23 Delivery approach 23 Meeting local needs 23 Additional and specialist learning 24 Functional Skills 24 Personal, learning and thinking skills 24 Access and recruitment 24 Restrictions on learner entry 25 Access arrangements for learners with disabilities and specific needs 25 Recognition of Prior Learning 25 Unit format 26 Unit title 26 Level 26 Credit value 26 Guided learning hours 26 Aim and purpose 26 Unit introduction 26 Learning outcomes 27 Unit content 27 Assessment and grading grid 27 Essential guidance for tutors 28 Further information 29 Useful publications 29 How to obtain National Occupational Standards 29 Professional development and training 30 Annexe A 31 The Pearson BTEC qualification framework for the Engineering sector 31 Annexe B 33 Grading domains.

5 BTEC Level 3 generic grading domains 33 Annexe C 35 Personal, learning and thinking skills 35 Annexe D 41 Wider curriculum mapping 41 Annexe E 45 National Occupational Standards/mapping with NVQs 45 Annexe F 49 Unit mapping overview 49 Unit mapping in depth 51 Annexe G 53 Examples of calculation of qualification grade above pass grade 53 Points available for credits achieved at different levels and unit grades 531 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas in Engineeering Specification Issue 4 May 2016 Pearson Education Limited 2016 BTEC qualification titles covered by this specificationPearson BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma in Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma in Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 3

6 diploma in Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma in Engineering These qualifications have been accredited to the national framework and are eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Education (DfE) under Section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act qualification titles listed above feature in the funding lists published annually by the DfE and the regularly updated website The Qualification Number (QN) should be used by centres when they wish to seek public funding for their learners. As well as a QN, each unit within a qualification also has a unit reference number (URN).The qualification title, QN and URNs will appear on learners final certification QNs for the qualifications in this publication are: Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineering 500/8156/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma in Engineering 500/7841/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma in Engineering 600/3888/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 diploma in Engineering 500/8154/8 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma in Engineering 500/8165/2 The appropriate qualification title will appear on a learners certificate .

7 Learners need to be made aware of this when they are recruited by the centre and registered with BTEC Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas in Engineeering Specification Issue 4 May 2016 Pearson Education Limited 20162 What are BTEC Level 3 qualifications?The BTEC qualifications in this specification are undertaken in further education, by sixth-form colleges, schools and other training providers, and have been since they were introduced in 1984. Their purpose, approaches to teaching, learning and assessment are established and understood by teaching professionals, employers and learners BTEC qualifications in this specification are: l Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineeringl Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma in Engineeringl Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit diploma in Engineeringl Pearson BTEC Level 3 diploma in Engineeringl Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma in maintain the same equivalences, benchmarks and other articulations (for example SCAAT points, UCAS Tariff points) as their predecessor qualifications.

8 The table below identifies the titling conventions and variations between the predessor and new qualifications:Predecessor BTEC Nationals (accredited 2007)BTEC Level 3 qualifications(for delivery from September 2010)Not applicable Pearson BTEC Level 3 CertificateEdexcel Level 3 BTEC National AwardPearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary DiplomaNot applicablePearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit DiplomaEdexcel Level 3 BTEC National CertificatePearson BTEC Level 3 DiplomaEdexcel Level 3 BTEC National DiplomaPearson BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma The BTEC qualifications in this specification are designed to provide highly specialist, work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment.

9 These qualifications accredit the achievement for courses and programmes of study for full-time or part-time learners in schools, colleges and other training provider organisations. The qualifications provide career development opportunities for those already in work, and progression opportunities to higher education, degree and professional development programmes within the same or related areas of study, within universities and other institutions. The BTEC qualifications in this specification provide much of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the National Occupational Standards for the sector, where these are appropriate. They are supported by the relevant Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) and/or Standards Setting Bodies (SSBs).

10 Certain BTEC qualifications are recognised as Technical Certificates and form part of the Apprenticeship Framework. They attract UCAS points that equate to similar-sized general qualifications within education institutions within the successful completion of a BTEC Level 3 qualification, a learner can progress to or within employment and/or continue their study in the same, or related vocational area. 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas in Engineeering Specification Issue 4 May 2016 Pearson Education Limited 2016 Total Qualification TimeFor all regulated qualifications, Pearson specifies a total number of hours that it is expected the average learner will be required to undertake in order to complete and show achievement for the qualification: this is the Total Qualification Time (TQT).