BTEC - General Chat Thread

Don't do an HNC. Do a degree apprenticeship in Engineering. You're earning potential over time will increase, you'll have a degree fully paid for you + you'll have loads of experience. It would make you a good candidate to eventually attain yo ur Chartered status. Depending on your company, they may even pay for your Masters and further training.

On the other hand, University is great if you are slightly more academically inclined. If you don't have a degree, then you are eligible for student finance to fund your degree. If you do have one, you won't be eligible. Degree's are certainly good in Engineering, however, this depends on what University you go to and what kind of work experience you can get alongside your course. There are plenty of older people who certainly have gone on to University and I would also highly recommend you going because it is a great experience.

Also what type of Engineering are you doing?

Good question..

My problem is that I have no idea + I don’t know no one to speak with, but I’m more practical

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Bubu bubu

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Original post by craftywizardboy

Don't do an HNC. Do a degree apprenticeship in Engineering. You're earning potential over time will increase, you'll have a degree fully paid for you + you'll have loads of experience. It would make you a good candidate to eventually attain your Chartered status. Depending on your company, they may even pay for your Masters and further training.

On the other hand, University is great if you are slightly more academically inclined. If you don't have a degree, then you are eligible for student finance to fund your degree. If you do have one, you won't be eligible. Degree's are certainly good in Engineering, however, this depends on what University you go to and what kind of work experience you can get alongside your course. There are plenty of older people who certainly have gone on to University and I would also highly recommend you going because it is a great experience.

Also what type of Engineering are you doing?

Well, I’m doing general engineering like autocad, electrical installation, maths for technician etc

Reply 42

craftywizardboy

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Original post by Bubu bubu

Well, I’m doing general engineering like autocad, electrical installation, maths for technician etc

Thats brilliant mate. With your skills, you would definitely be suited for a degree apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering. There are different companies that do this particularly Siemens and BAE as these degree apprenticeships are both academically and practically mixed. If you wanted to though mate, a HNC isn't a bad shout. I was just doing some further reserach, BAE do one in Manufacturing Engineering (with electrical engineering as your specialism) and it lasts for four years. The problem with doing a HNC is that it takes 4 years to complete which is equivalent to a level 4 (or first year of a degree). In a degree apprenticeship, you'll be on a higher salary plus it will take the same amount of time.

Here are some questions so that I can do some further research for you:
- Which part of the UK do you live?
- Are you willing to move or travel?
- What specialism would you like to go into?
- HNC or Degree apprenticeship?
- What is the salary that you are looking for? Some degree apprenticeships pay more than others

Reply 43

klopp

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man btechs r effort
i was actually very good at english at gcse(got a 5) but only average at maths(got a 3)
im retaking maths in order to get a 4
im doinh btech applied scince and business

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klopp

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im actually very smart at science too(got 4-3 combined science)

Reply 45

KL135

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Original post by ImQffline

Second year of IT here. I can't wait to finish and go to uni lol.

In year 13 of IT as well and just sent my UCAS. Really excited for uni now!

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maven2k

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Original post by KL135

In year 13 of IT as well and just sent my UCAS. Really excited for uni now!

What universities have you sent an application to? :h:

Reply 47

ImQffline

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Original post by KL135

In year 13 of IT as well and just sent my UCAS. Really excited for uni now!

Nice. What course/uni are you hoping to go to?

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KL135

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Original post by maven2k

What universities have you sent an application to? :h:

Original post by ImQffline

Nice. What course/uni are you hoping to go to?

University of Huddersfield | Computer Science and Games Programming
De Montfort University | Computer Games Programming
University of Staffordshire | Computer Games Programming
Teesside University | Computer Games Programming
University of Bolton | Games Programming

Hoping for Huddersfield!

Reply 49

maven2k

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Original post by KL135

University of Huddersfield | Computer Science and Games Programming
De Montfort University | Computer Games Programming
University of Staffordshire | Computer Games Programming
Teesside University | Computer Games Programming
University of Bolton | Games Programming

Hoping for Huddersfield!

Huddersfield is a good choice! Good luck to you! :smile:

Reply 50

KL135

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Original post by maven2k

Huddersfield is a good choice! Good luck to you! :smile:

Thank you, good luck to you too!

Reply 51

Rxbxccax

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hiim also studying my first year of btec applied science and right now im finishing of coursework from unit 2. My target grade is a merit and i would like to get a merit or distinction. Does anyone have any tips for this course?

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Rxbxccax

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hi
im studying my first year (year 12) of btec applied science and currently am finishing coursework for unit 2 (titrations, colorimetry, cooling curves and chromatography). My target grade is merit but i am finding it very hard to achieve- does anyone have any tips?

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Sayyy

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Original post by Rxbxccax

hi
im studying my first year (year 12) of btec applied science and currently am finishing coursework for unit 2 (titrations, colorimetry, cooling curves and chromatography). My target grade is merit but i am finding it very hard to achieve- does anyone have any tips?

I’m a second year student, I can help you on unit 2 what assignment are you doing right now?

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Rxbxccax

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Im doing unit coursework on titrations and colorimetry to determine the concentrations of solutions for part a. im struggling the most with part b though which is undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves.part c is undertaking chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures.and part d is an evaluation.My coursework is due for next monday and is the 2nd submission.Im wondering if the units were the same for last year

Original post by Rxbxccax

Im doing unit coursework on titrations and colorimetry to determine the concentrations of solutions for part a. im struggling the most with part b though which is undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves.part c is undertaking chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures.and part d is an evaluation.My coursework is due for next monday and is the 2nd submission.Im wondering if the units were the same for last year

Just tagging in the user who said they would try and help :smile:

@Sayyy

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Sayyy

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Original post by Rxbxccax

Im doing unit coursework on titrations and colorimetry to determine the concentrations of solutions for part a. im struggling the most with part b though which is undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves.part c is undertaking chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures.and part d is an evaluation.My coursework is due for next monday and is the 2nd submission.Im wondering if the units were the same for last year

I remember doing the titration assignment but I’m not sure if we have the same criteria, I don’t remember doing what you just mentioned (part a)
Sorry I couldn’t help but I may still be able to help with others x

Reply 57

S1M001

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Original post by Micheal98

Hey I did a BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Business. I got offers form Uni of Durham, Uni of York and Uni of Leeds, however I went to study PPE at Warwick. If anyone has any questions about your options after college, I'm willing to help out with anything :smile:

What degree are you doing at the uni you got offer from?