Prospectus - Helston Community College

Btec / Exam Board: Edexcel Btec / Exam Board: Edexcel
Engineering
Subsidiary
diploma
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
You will enjoy this course if you wish to: Develop an understanding of engineering technologies and
the complex sub-groups that make up engineering and related industries. Apply your understanding
of engineering and its practical and technological aspects through project based study of engineering
design, production, commissioning and maintenance.
It is a 2 year course which attracts UCAS points equivalent to 1 GCE A Level.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
To benefit most from a BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering you are
likely to have, either four GCSEs at grades
A*-C which must include a high grade
GCSE in Engineering, Electronics, Resistant
Materials or a pass at Level 2 in Engineering.
You should also have an interest in
developing an understanding of the
different areas of engineering to help you to
build and apply knowledge in a wide variety
of engineering contexts.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
The EdExcel Level 3 BTEC Engineering
consists of two core units plus 4 optional
units.
Core Units:
Health & Safety in the Engineering
Workplace and Electrical & Electronic
Principles
Optional Units will include:
> Engineering Drawing for Technicians
> Fabrication Processes and Technology
> Computer Aided Drafting
> Principles and Applications of Electronic
Devices and Circuits
HOW WILL MY WORK BE ASSESSED?
In BTEC Nationals all units are internally
assessed. All assessment for BTEC Nationals
is criterion referenced, based on the
achievement of specified learning
outcomes. Each unit within the qualification
has specified assessment and grading
criteria which are to be used for grading
purposes.
A summative unit grade can be awarded
at pass, merit or distinction:
> To achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have
> Satisfied all the pass assessment criteria
> To achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must
additionally have satisfied all the merit
grading criteria
> To achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must
additionally have satisfied all the distinction
grading criteria. Learners who complete
the unit but who do not meet all the pass
criteria are graded ‘unclassified’.
Level 3 Btec & Vocational Qualifications
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Upon successful completion, you may
decide to apply for a degree course in
various disciplines including; Business,
Sociology, Design, IT or Architecture or
enter the world of work. All the skills
acquired by Engineering students are
relevant to the modern day workplace.
Forensic Science
Subsidiary diploma
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
You have a passion for science, but prefer independent study to traditional teacher-led
exam based courses. This course has been designed to provide students with an insight
into the work of scientists, including forensic scientists, through experimental techniques,
research projects and presentations. It is a 2 year course and carries equivalent UCAS points
to one GCE A level.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
You will need the general college
requirements of 4 A*-C including preferably
a GCSE in science at grade C.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC in Applied
Science (Forensic Science) consists of three
core units plus further three optional units.
This is a 2 year course.
Core Units:
> Fundamentals of Science
> Working in the Science Industry
> Scientific Practical Techniques
Further Units:
> Chemical Laboratory Techniques
> Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis
> Genetics & Genetic Engineering
HOW WILL MY WORK BE ASSESSED?
The National Diploma is assessed on
coursework undertaken over the two years
of study. Assignments are set in each of the
six units and are based on the investigations
undertaken.
Assessments may take any of the
following forms:
> Practical reports
> Portfolios of work
> Research assignments
> Practical investigations
> Presentations
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Students can progress to Edexcel Level 5
BTEC Higher Nationals or degree courses in
biology, chemistry, physics, environmental
science, engineering, construction, health -
such as paramedic or sports- related
courses. Learners can also take Level 3
NVQs such as Health (Clinical Healthcare
Skills), Health (Allied Health Profession
Support) and Laboratory and Associated
Technical Activities. The underpinning
knowledge, practical and vocational
scientific skills learnt on the BTEC course
will enhance and support the progression
to a competency based course.
The BTEC Science is accepted for entry
to the majority of universities as the
equivalent of a Science A level.
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