Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Award in Engineering
Rationale of the BTEC Nationals in Engineering
The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. New entrants to the sector need to build the underpinning knowledge and specific skills required to meet the needs of modern engineering industries.

This qualification is designed to support learners who want an introduction to the sector through applied learning and for whom an element of engineering would be complementary. Transferable skills include communication, teamwork and research and analysis, which are valued by employers. 

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Engineering - Mandatory Units - Learners complete and achieve all units

Unit 
Title
GLH
Type
How Assessed
1.
Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering
30
Mandatory
Internal
2
Engineering Thinking Skills to Create Solutions
30
Mandatory
Set Assignment

Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Award in Engineering - Optional Units - Learners Complete at least 60 GLH

Unit Number 
Unit Title
GLH
Type
How Assessed
8
Machining Techniques
60
Optional
Internal
​Unit 1: Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering 
Learners will consider health and safety procedures and responsibilities and prepare for and carry out an engineering work activity safely.

Unit 2: Engineering Thinking Skills to Create Solutions
Learners will develop a prototype to solve an engineering challenge and review the performance of the prototype and the approaches and behaviours they applied.

Unit 8: Machining Techniques
Learners will set up machine tools safely and use drilling, turning or milling techniques to produce workpieces that they also quality check. 

Strongly Recommended:
Complimentary Future Proofing courses to this Level 2 Engineering course would be:
  • Access to Engineering
  • Electronics

Future Pathways:​
This course gives learners opportunities to enter employment in the engineering sector or to progress to further education vocational qualifications such as the BTEC International Level 3 in Engineering. Future career options include but not restricted to:
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Sustainable Engineering

​For Further Information: Please see Mr Dave Hopley, Head of Engineering Design