Planning and Teaching Guide - BTEC Engineering - Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Kyle

Pearson Planning and Teaching Guide for a Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification (BTEC National in Engineering, Extended Certificate) provides a structured view of key dates, delivery timelines, and assessment-related deadlines across the academic year. It outlines induction, assessment availability, unit sequencing, and practical teaching and learning ideas designed with practitioners. The guide also includes qualification unit delivery guides for engineering principles, applications, design, and a project unit, plus dedicated support resources such as Exam Wizard, PSABs, SAMs, and curriculum planning materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages82

Reading Time3 h 27 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

What’s new

BTEC Calendar of Key Dates

Planning the Delivery of your Course

Induction

Overview of Assessment Availability

Delivery and Assessment Planning

Qualification Unit Delivery Guides

Unit 1: Engineering Principles

Unit 2: Engineering Applications

Unit 3: Engineering Design

Unit 4: Engineering Project

Pearson Qualification Support and Resources

Exam Wizard

Pearson Set Assignments Briefs (PSABs)

Results plus

Sample Assessment Material (SAMs)

Specification

Statement of Purpose

Subject Adviser

Training

Transferable Skills Guide for Teachers

Transition Guides

Annexe

About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to students, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip students with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. References to third-party material made in this Planning and Teaching Guide are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this Guide is correct at time of publication. All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Contents 1. Introduction 1 What’s new 1 2. BTEC Calendar of Key Dates 3 3. Planning the Delivery of your Course 5 Induction 5 Overview of Assessment Availability 6 Delivery and Assessment Planning 7 4. Qualification Unit Delivery Guides 10 Unit 1: Engineering Principles 10 Unit 2: Engineering Applications 27 Unit 3: Engineering Design 41 Unit 4: Engineering Project 59 5. Pearson Qualification Support and Resources 74 Exam Wizard 74 Pearson Set Assignments Briefs (PSABs) 74 Results plus 74 Sample Assessment Material (SAMs) 74 Specification 74 Statement of Purpose 75 Subject Adviser 75 Training 75 Transferable Skills Guide for Teachers 75 Transition Guides 75 Annexe 76 Curriculum Planning 76 Suggested combinations with other qualifications 76 BTEC Key Terms 76 Transferable Skills 77 1. Introduction This Planning and Teaching Guide complements your Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Engineering (Extended Certificate specification, Pearson Set Assignment Briefs (PSABs), Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) and the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Alternative Academic Qualification Administrative Support Guide. This Planning and Teaching Guide provides: • an overview of dates and deadlines for key events and activities relevant to qualification delivery – from registration to assessment and review of marking – throughout the academic year • suggestions for planning and delivering your course including induction and unit sequencing • creative and realistic teaching and learning ideas as well as links to resources for each unit to support and inspire you in creating a dynamic learning environment to keep your learners engaged and motivated to learn. • wider delivery support such as guidance on study programme planning and descriptions and links to qualification resources and materials. The guide was designed and written in collaboration with current practitioners to ensure that the planning and delivery suggestions and teaching and learning ideas are feasible, pedagogically sound and appropriate for the vocational area and the purpose of the qualification. We recognise that delivery contexts will vary from one centre to the next and that practitioners are the best decision-makers for what works best for them and their learners. Therefore, teachers can tailor the suggestions and ideas proposed in this guide to meet the specific needs of their learners and the available resources in their centre. There are, however, requirements that have to be met in relation to assessment plans and to teaching and learning preceding assessment, which will be clarified/covered in this guide. We hope you will find this guidance relevant and useful, and you enjoy teaching this this qualification!! What’s new When creating these BTEC Nationals, in addition to ensuring the sector technical content was current and up-to date, we have also focused on developing the skills and personal attributes students n

FAQs

What does the Pearson Planning and Teaching Guide include for course delivery?

It provides an overview of dates and deadlines for key qualification events, guidance for induction and unit sequencing, and teaching and learning ideas with links to resources for each unit.

How is assessment planning handled in the guide?

The guide includes an overview of assessment availability and delivery and assessment planning, explaining requirements that must be met ahead of assessment.

Which unit delivery topics are covered in the qualification guides?

The guide contains delivery guides for Unit 1 Engineering Principles, Unit 2 Engineering Applications, Unit 3 Engineering Design, and Unit 4 Engineering Project.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Kyle