Engineering
Engineering
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Equivalent to three A Levels, this challenging course enables you to study units of advanced engineering including mechanical, electronics, engineering design, computer aided design with the support of mathematics and science units. Modern manufacturing techniques are covered in BCOT'ss "Centre of Excellence" equipped with the latest equipment and software.
This course offers potential to progress into a wide range of industrial sectors at a higher level.
Intermediate Engineering
NVQ Level 2
This is a practical based course which prepares you for employment within the field of mechanical engineering at a hands-on level.
Foundation Engineering
NVQ Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations
This course prepares you for employment within the field of mechanical or electronic engineering at a hands-on level. You will gain skills in the use of lathes, milling machines, electronic circuit assembly, routine electronic servicing and using CAD systems.
“My long term aim is to study Engineering with Automotive Design at university and thanks to Sherfield and BCoT working together I am benefiting from excellent training.
“As BCoT has links with Sherfield School both agreed to work together to give me the best possible chance of achieving my goal. I spend three days a week at BCoT studying on the Engineering National Diploma course and two days a week at Sherfield taking Maths and Physics A level lessons. My timetable is very demanding but so far I am able to balance the work and keep up, or sometimes ahead of it.
“All the courses I am taking are challenging and I really seem to have learnt a lot. This way of learning offers a reasonable balance between being very focused on all engineering aspects and the broader academic side. In some ways the A levels back up the information I learn on the National Diploma.
“I am really enjoying studying this way and appreciate the different atmosphere and teaching styles both establishments provide.”
Key: entry requirements
Further Study 
GCSE Grades A-C
or other Level 2
GCSE Grades D
or other Level 1
GCSE Grades E
and below
