Engineering Studies
Course summary
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course in Engineering develops students’ understanding of the underpinning mathematics and scientific principles of engineering. Students gain practical experience in a variety of areas, such as mechanical and electrical engineering, automation systems and manufacturing. WHERE NEXT - POSSIBLE CAREER PROGRESSION? This qualification is aimed at students preparing for roles in engineering, for example engineering technician or engineering operative. Students gain relevant skills and knowledge from studying a range of content focused on electrical/electronic and mechanical disciplines, for example electrical machines and maintenance of mechanical systems. More specific pathways can include: Industrial Product Design / Technician & Maintenance / Civil Engineering / 3 Dimensional Design / Constructional Engineering / Surveying / Interior Design / Architecture / Building Control / Design and Marketing / Product Development / Pathways to Teaching and Lecturing. The qualification has been designed to be the substantive part of a 16 to 19 study programmed for students who want a strong core of sector study and a focus on the wider engineering industry.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Engineering | Grade L2M in Engineering (if taken) | — |
Information and Creative Technology | Grade L2M in Information and Creative Technology (if taken) | — |
Combined Science | Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 5 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Physics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 5 in Biology | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Students must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs grades 9-5 or the equivalent, in Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Engineering or other Technology qualification, including a grade 5 in GCSE English, grade 5 in Science and a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematic.
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Assessment
- OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Engineering principles. Students undertake three units, two mandatory and one optional unit. - OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering principles. Students undertake six units, four mandatory and two optional units.
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