Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma Mechatronic Engineering

BTEC International Level 3 offers learners aged 16 and above the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for a career, continue in further education, or progress to higher education.

The demand for workforce skills is increasing and the need for global certification in technical and vocational areas is growing. BTEC qualifications are uniquely placed to respond to these skills gaps by providing practical skills assessment and up-to-date career-focussed education in traditional and emerging sectors.

Why BTEC International Level 3?

• Available in a range of sectors for learners who wish to explore a work-related qualification or specific industry area 
• Offers learners industry knowledge, transferable skills and behaviours to prepare them for a career or to continue education
• Flexible and modular course structure to fit in with existing curriculum requirements
• Recognised by many universities and Higher Education Institutes worldwide, as an entry qualification to relevant first year degree and Higher National programmes
• ENIC-benchmarked to show comparability against the UK and European qualification frameworks (England’s RQF and European EQF). 

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering (720 GLH)

Mandatory units

There are five mandatory units of which three are assessed through a Pearson set assignment. Learners must complete and achieve a Pass or above in all mandatory units.

• Mechanical Principles
• Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
• Product Design and Manufacture in Engineering
• Computer System Principles and Practice
• Electrical and Electronic Principles

Optional units

Learners must complete at least 360 GLH of optional units. Please see minimum/maximum specific Optional Group requirements in the Specification below.

If learners select Unit 6 as an optional unit, this will be assessed through a Pearson set assignment.

• Electrical Machines
• Maintenance of Mechanical Systems
• Microcontroller Systems
• A Specialist Engineering Project
• Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
• Welding Technology
• Modern Manufacturing Systems