I decided to go for an Engineering course at College after failing to get onto local Apprenticeships, so that I can hopefully boost my chances when it comes to applying again.
I start next week and the qualification is Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (equivalent to 3 A-Levels).
The reason for this is because I wouldn't have been able to study A-Levels in subjects such as Maths & Physics because my GCSE grades (C in Science, D in Maths, which will hopefully be retaken) don't meet the requirements. Another reason is the fact that I am more vocational than academic, I find it difficult to learn from a textbook for months and then revise all of it for an exam, which is what I would have to do with A-Levels. The third reason is because I need more practical, hands-on experience which is crucial, College would give me this.
In short, I know that any form of technical related experience helps but do employers prefer the more traditional A-Levels?
I've heard that the BA Apprenticeship scheme with Brooklands College is a BTEC qualification.
Any help is much appreciated,
Regards,
Dominic