Engineering

Course summary

Course Description The how and why things work, this is the course for the curious amongst you. To provide the opportunity through applied learning to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the Engineering sector. This is the ideal course for students with a wish to study engineering through University, apprenticeship or employment and complements the current KS5 programmes in Maths, Physics, Environmental Science and Business. This technical qualification, equivalent to one A level, develops your understanding of the fundamental skills of mathematical and scientific principles that underpin all engineering. Students will explore and design the products and systems that make up the life around us. Learning about design and technology encourages you to develop design thinking skills that open up a world of possibility giving you the tools to create your future. Topics: 4 mandatory units assessed by external examination; Mathematics for Engineering Science for Engineering Principles of Electrical and Electronics for Engineering 2 chosen option assignment units from: Electrical and Electronic Design Computer Aided Design Business in Engineering Engineering and the Environment