EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Engineering (Operations and Maintenance)
Qualification summary
This qualification has been specifically designed to provide learners with the opportunity to undertake some specialist learning in a chosen aspect of Operations and Maintenance Engineering. The choice of content and structure will specifically allow it to be used as the specialist learning component of the Engineering line of learning of the Diploma however it can also act as additional learning within the Diploma for other lines of learning and also independently as a specialist BTEC qualification.
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.
Of the three progression pathways from the Diploma, this qualification will give learners particular access to Apprenticeships and Employment but in addition will support the third pathway into other learning.
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineering Technician
Engineering Maintenance Technician
Technical Support Person
Underground Engineer
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04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Coursework
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Written Examination
Internal verification: Centres are required to have processes in place reviewing each assessor's decisions to ensure that they are correctly interpreting and applying the standards set out in the specifications. The system used to do this is a matter for the individual centres and Edexcel fully supports the use of the centre's own quality assurance systems where this ensures robust internal standardisation. Centres will refer to the BTEC NQF Level 2/3 (including Short Courses at Level 1-3) (updated annually). This updated website/Services for centres/FE Colleges and Schools.
Candidates will need to complete units equivalent to 180 GLH
All the units listed in this qualification are optional however there are a number of factors that should be taken into account. The factors include the aspirations of learners in terms of future progression (including potentially specific pathways within larger BTEC qualifications), their previous experience and any other qualification that they are undertaking in parallel. There are no specific recommended groupings.
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Specialist Optional
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F/500/1202 - Applications of Welding Technology
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T/500/1553 - Industrial Process Measurement
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K/500/1548 - Welding Principles
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H/500/1550 - Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems
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K/500/1551 - Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems
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M/500/1552 - Engineering and Process Plant Services and Operation
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A/500/1554 - Industrial Plant and Process Control
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F/500/1555 - Function and Characteristics of Railway Signalling Systems
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D/500/1207 - Installing and Commissioning Engineering Equipment
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Y/500/1559 - Industrial Process Controllers
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L/500/1560 - Electrical Technology
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R/500/1561 - Electrical Installation
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R/500/1575 - Electronic Measurement and Testing
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H/500/1578 - Monitoring and Analysing Engineering Equipment
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Y/500/1576 - Installing, Commissioning, Testing and Maintenance of Railway signalling Systems
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R/500/3245 - Stock Preparation and Mill Services for Paper Manufacture
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Y/500/3246 - Paper Manufacturing Processes and Techniques
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L/500/3258 - Railway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance