Aerospace Engineering
Course summary
This course builds on skills learnt in the first year on the Engineering | Level 3 | National Foundation Diploma course and completes the two-year Level 3 course equivalent to 3 A levels. This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and competencies required for gaining employment in the mechanical and electrical industries or for progressing to Higher Education. What you will study? • Unit 6 Microcontroller Systems for Engineers • Unit 5 Specialist Engineering Project • Unit 48 Aircraft Flight Principles and Practice 5 Optional Units: • Unit 50 Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines • Unit 53 Airframe Mechanical Systems • Unit 51 Aircraft Propulsion Systems • Unit 54 Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems • Unit 8 Further Engineering Mathematics
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) | Grade L2M in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) | — |
Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) Alternative route | Grade L2D in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3.
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Assessment
A strong emphasis is placed on practical work and several assignments, projects and practical units are completed throughout the two year course.
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