Entry requirements
5 x grade 5s at GCSE (or equivalent) including grade 5 in GCSE Maths and grade 5 in Physics or 55 in Combined Science plus grade 4 in English Language.
Course Spec
Course Leaflet
You will study
Unit 1: Engineering Principles
The mathematic and scientific knowledge needed for engineers and how we apply them in practice
Unit 2: Delivering of Engineering Processes safely as a team
Working as a team of engineers to run a project to deliver an engineering service
Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
Tackle design challenges and produce effective engineering solutions
Unit 10: Computer-Aided Design in Engineering
Using CAD software to apply the mathematical processes and practices to designing products and producing technical drawings to an industry standard
Assessments:
- 67% External Assessment (Units 1 and 3)
- 33 % Coursework portfolio (Unit 2 and Unit 10) – Coursework can be made up of written work, presentations, reports, technical drawings, etc.
Course Support
- Friendly, approachable tutors
- Exam preparation tutorials
Career Opportunities
Examples include Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems Engineer, Operations Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Project Manager, Computer Science, Designer.
Progression
- Ideal if you want to pursue a career in the engineering sector
- Progress to HE in Engineering when coupled with A-Level Mathematics
- Progress to Degree Apprenticeships
Entry requirements
5 x grade 5s at GCSE (or equivalent) including grade 5 in GCSE Maths and grade 5 in Physics or 55 in Combined Science plus grade 4 in English Language.