Four GCSEs at Grades A*-C including Maths or BTEC Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a related subject (Merit or Distinction grade) with Essential Skills. Entry is subject to a successful interview.

Projects, coursework, assignments and an external examination will offer opportunities to achieve Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria. Success will be tracked though the year to form a final grade, giving UCAS points in the same way as A Level grades.

This qualification is equivalent to 1½ A Levels and upon completion learners can choose to progress to BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.Completion of the Level 3 Extended Diploma or other level 3 qualifications will allow progression to Higher Education (Foundation Degree or Honours Degree courses) in areas such as: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Mechatronic Engineering; Computer Science. Alternatively, learners may seek direct employment or progress to employment through the Higher Level Apprenticeship route (HLA). Common areas of employment include CAD Draughtsperson and Engineering Technician.SWC specifically offers part-time and full-time Foundation Degrees and HLA’s in Manufacture and Mechatronics as progression routes from the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.SWC also offers a level 6 Honours Degree in Engineering as progression, on successful completion of the Foundation Degree.

Students will be given the opportunity to learn about the many different roles available in the engineering Industry through site visits and engineering talks from high calibre industry leaders.