EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Qualification summary
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Firsts in Engineering have been designed to develop the knowledge,
skills and understanding required in the engineering sector and to focus on:
• providing opportunities for engineering employees to achieve a nationally-recognised Level
2 vocationally-specific qualification
• giving learners opportunities to enter employment in the engineering sector or to progress to
further education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in
Engineering
• giving learners opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities
and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life
• providing education and training in the areas of electronics, maintenance and manufacturing
which is directly relevant to the changing needs of employees, employers and the
professions
• providing learners with the necessary knowledge and skills concerning health and safety,
the environment, legislation, and customer care in the engineering sector
• providing knowledge and skills which are relevant to the QCA key skills units (separately
certificated).
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering permits the achievement of learner to progress:
• to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a related sector
• to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (Engineering)
• to a specialist qualification (such as the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering)
• to the workplace in a suitable role under supervision
No specific job occupation
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04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
The qualification is assessed through internally set assignments and externally verified through National Standard Sampling. In addition centres go through an ongoing Centre Risk Assessment process to ensure the quality of provision and internal verification systems and practices.
Qualification accreditation number 100/5671/3 provides pathways to the following qualifications:
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering;
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Maintenance);
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Manufacturing);
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics).
For the unendorsed route candidates must take all units in Group 1, plus
units to the value of at least 120 GLH from Group 2A and the balance of the
360 GLH from either Group 2A or 2B.
For the Maintenance, Manufacturing and Electronics routes candidates
must take all units in Group 1, plus units to the value of at least 120
GLH from Group 3A, 4A or 5A. The balance of the 360 GLH from Group 3A or 3B,
4A or 4B, or 5A or 5B in their chosen pathway.
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1 -
Mandatory - all routes
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F/103/4448 - Working Practices in Engineering
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J/103/4449 - Using and Interpreting Engineering Information
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A/103/4450 - Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science for Technicians
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F/103/4451 - Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
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2 -
Unendorsed route
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2A -
Unendorsed specialist units - Group A
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J/103/4452 - Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Planning
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L/103/4453 - Preparing and Controlling Engineering Manufacturing Operations
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R/103/4454 - Electronic Devices and Communication Applications
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Y/103/4455 - Selecting Engineering Materials
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D/103/4456 - Engineering Assembly Techniques
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H/103/4457 - Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques in Engineering
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K/103/4458 - Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals
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M/103/4459 - Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals
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H/103/4460 - Electronic Maintenance Fundamentals
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K/103/4461 - Selecting and Using Secondary Machining Techniques to Remove Material
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M/103/4462 - Programming CNC Machines
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T/103/4463 - Application of Welding Processes
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A/103/4464 - Fabrication Techniques and Sheet Metal Work
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F/103/4465 - Engineering Marking Out
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J/103/4466 - Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing
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2B -
Unendorsed specialist units - Group B
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L/103/4467 - Telecommunications Technology
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R/103/4468 - Application of Digital Networks
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Y/103/4469 - Casting and Moulding Processes
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L/103/4470 - Using Specialist Secondary Machining Techniques
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Y/103/4472 - Personal Computer Hardware and Software Installation
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R/103/4471 - Production Planning Techniques
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D/103/4473 - Fluid Power Maintenance Fundamentals
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H/103/4474 - Installing and Maintaining Home Entertainment Systems
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K/103/4475 - Application of Quality Control and Measurement in Engineering
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M/103/4476 - Mobile Communications Technology
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T/103/4477 - Applying Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving Techniques
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A/103/4478 - Workplace Organisation and Standard Operating Procedures
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3 -
Maintenance
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3A -
Maintenance specialist units - Group A
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3B -
Maintenance specialist units - Group B
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Y/103/4455 - Selecting Engineering Materials
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H/103/4457 - Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques in Engineering
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T/103/4463 - Application of Welding Processes
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J/103/4466 - Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing
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4 -
Manufacturing
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H/103/4457 - Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques in Engineering
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4A -
Manufacturing specialist units - Group A
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L/103/4453 - Preparing and Controlling Engineering Manufacturing Operations
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Y/103/4455 - Selecting Engineering Materials
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K/103/4461 - Selecting and Using Secondary Machining Techniques to Remove Material
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M/103/4462 - Programming CNC Machines
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L/103/4470 - Using Specialist Secondary Machining Techniques
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R/103/4471 - Production Planning Techniques
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T/103/4477 - Applying Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving Techniques
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A/103/4478 - Workplace Organisation and Standard Operating Procedures
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4B -
Manufacturing specialist units - Group B
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D/103/4456 - Engineering Assembly Techniques
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T/103/4463 - Application of Welding Processes
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A/103/4464 - Fabrication Techniques and Sheet Metal Work
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F/103/4465 - Engineering Marking Out
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J/103/4466 - Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing
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Y/103/4469 - Casting and Moulding Processes
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K/103/4475 - Application of Quality Control and Measurement in Engineering
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5 -
Electronics
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5A -
Electronics specialist units - Group A
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R/103/4454 - Electronic Devices and Communication Applications
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J/103/4466 - Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing
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L/103/4467 - Telecommunications Technology
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R/103/4468 - Application of Digital Networks
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Y/103/4472 - Personal Computer Hardware and Software Installation
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H/103/4474 - Installing and Maintaining Home Entertainment Systems
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5B -
Electronics specialist units - Group B
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Y/103/4455 - Selecting Engineering Materials
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D/103/4456 - Engineering Assembly Techniques
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H/103/4457 - Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques in Engineering
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H/103/4460 - Electronic Maintenance Fundamentals
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M/103/4476 - Mobile Communications Technology