Course information
BTEC Engineering Extended Diploma
Ernest Bevin Academy - Wandsworth
02086728582
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Course summary

This qualification is equivalent to 3 A Levels and cannot be taken with another subject. Engineering is the designing, testing and building of machines, structures and processes using maths and science. It is all about problem solving. Our built environment and infrastructure, the devices we use to communicate, the processes that manufacture our medicines, have all been designed, assembled or managed by an engineer. What you will study: Unit 1: Engineering principles; Unit 2: Engineering processes; Unit 3: Product design & manufacture; Unit 4: Commercial & quality principles; Unit 5: Engineering project; Unit 6: Microcontroller systems; Unit 7: Calculus; Unit 8: Further mathematics; Unit 10: Computer aided design; Unit 19: Electronic devices; Unit 20: Analogue circuits; Unit 26: Static mechanical principles; Unit 27: Mechanical behaviour of materials; Unit 30: Mechanical measurement & inspection; Unit 40: Computer aided manufacturing & planning. Skills you will gain: Engineering as a discipline relies on research and investigation as well as communication and creative thinking. You will develop skills of literacy, numeracy, application, analysis, evaluation & critical thinking. You will learn computer aided design and computer coding. Career Paths: Specialism in traditional engineering sectors including Civil, Electrical/electronic and Mechanical engineering, as well as Computing, Broadcasting and Project management. Please note: Engineers have to be imaginative, responsible, creative, and good at working with all sorts of other people. Geography, Economics, Art, History, Modern Languages, as well as the traditional Maths and Physics, can all help you to become an excellent engineer.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths 5+ GCSE English 4+

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is by a combination of externally assessed controlled assessment tasks (Units 1, 3 & 6) and internally set assignments (all other units) studied over 2 years. In order to complete a unit, submitted work will need to demonstrate achievement against a range of outcomes.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
AddressBeechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF