NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
Ref:
603/2963/4
Sector:
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Features:
Performance Points, V Cert
Registration & certification fee:
£0.00
Level:
Level 1/2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
120
TQT:
157
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This qualification is now withdrawn and we are no longer able to take learner registrations. The support materials for this qualification will not be updated.
This qualification will be replaced by the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering (603/7006/3).
This qualification is approved for KS4 performance tables for 2023.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to engineering that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the engineering sector or progress onto further study.
The internal controlled assessment - To access this please follow the instructions and guidance for booking a controlled assessment on the portal to obtain the password that is required.
External assessment timetable
Please see the external assessment timetable for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
Internal assessment continued flexibilities
Please see the Internal Assessment Continued Flexibilities document for information on the flexibilities in place to support learners studying this qualification who may face some degree of disruption to their education.
Useful links
Regulations for the conduct of external assessment
Regulations for the synoptic project
Qualification specific instructions for delivery (QSID)
Flexibilities for 2022-23 awarding
V Cert webinars
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 1357 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 529 KB)
Purpose statement (PDF | 102 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 106 KB)
Qualification mapping (PDF | 158 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
V Certs models explained (PDF | 180 KB)
Endorsement letter - Society of Operations Engineers (PDF | 35 KB)
Grading calculator (XLSX | 94 KB)
Grading structure (PDF | 32 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Chief Examiner Report Spring 2024 Engineering (PDF | 120 KB)
Mark Scheme Spring 2024 (PDF | 600 KB)
External Assessment Past Paper Spring 2024 (PDF | 1196 KB)
External Assessment Past Paper Autumn 2023 (PDF | 895 KB)
Mark Scheme - Autumn 2023 (PDF | 263 KB)
Chief Examiner Report Autumn 2023 Engineering (PDF | 174 KB)
Chief examiner report - spring 2023 (PDF | 150 KB)
External assessment past paper - spring 2023 (PDF | 3322 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2023 (PDF | 454 KB)
External assessment past paper - autumn 2022 (PDF | 846 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2022 (PDF | 613 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2022 (PDF | 172 KB)
External assessment past paper - summer 2022 (PDF | 1534 KB)
Mark scheme - summer 2022 (PDF | 474 KB)
Chief examiner report - summer 2022 (PDF | 129 KB)
External assessment past paper - spring 2022 (PDF | 770 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2022 (PDF | 320 KB)
Chief examiner report - spring 2022 (PDF | 124 KB)
External assessment past paper - autumn 2021 (PDF | 640 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2021 (PDF | 330 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2021 (PDF | 127 KB)
Sample portfolio - L1 merit (PDF | 1026 KB)
Sample portfolio - L2 pass (PDF | 1676 KB)
Sample synoptic project brief (PDF | 493 KB)
Synoptic project - December 2019 (PDF | 289 KB)
Synoptic project - learner log (DOCX | 45 KB)
Synoptic project 2018/19 (PDF | 320 KB)
Sample portfolio - L2 distinction (PDF | 2915 KB)
Synoptic project - record of learner observation (DOCX | 31 KB)
Synoptic project - declaration of authenticity (DOCX | 29 KB)
Synoptic project - assessor feedback to learner (DOCX | 30 KB)
Synoptic project - delivery guide (November 2022) (PDF | 180 KB)
Unit 1 extended response questions worksheet 1 - exercise 1 (DOCX | 51 KB)
Unit 1 extended response questions worksheet 1 - exercise 2 (DOCX | 52 KB)
Supplementary Answer Booklet (PDF | 140 KB)
Unit breakdown
Understanding the Engineering World (H/616/8968)
Skills and Techniques in Engineering (K/616/8969)