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Would you like a career in a dynamic, growing industry that has many varied paths? This course gives you a broad foundation in many facets of engineering and is a mixture of theory and practical, covering a whole range of units that give you the knowledge and skills that will be useful in an engineering career. These include Computer Aided Design, electronics and machining. You will encounter a wide variety of learning opportunities using theoretical teaching and practical workshop sessions. Your lessons will take place in the Sonardyne Centre for Engineering and Design Technology.
Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, Mathematics and Science.
On this course you will study:• The Engineering world and gain information about an engineered product.• Various machines to manufacture parts. The department has the manufacturing resources that are the envy of all local schools and colleges• Engines and other vehicle systems• Welding techniques• The basics of electronics in engineering• Mathematics and science in an engineering environment• Ways to interpret engineering information, in order to plan work.
Lessons will incorporate theoretical content, however, there are a number of practical lessons within the course content.
The course will be assessed by written assignments, written exams and a project.
Upon successful completion of the Engineering course, work experience, project and achievement of grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics you would move on to an Engineering T level. Progression into Apprenticeships is also possible.
