Engineering

Our course will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a successful engineer in today’s rapidly moving industry, with skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering.

AAQ Engineering is a single subject that enables students to study the principles and applications of engineering including the fundamental mechanical, electrical/electronic and mathematical principles, the engineering sectors, engineering materials, engineering processes and emerging technologies. Students will also develop important engineering design and project management skills when developing solutions to engineering challenges/problems. The qualification is designed to link to learning in A Level STEM subjects such as A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

This qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and is designed to be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications. Assessment is a combination of external assessments and internally assessed coursework projects. Students complete four mandatory units: two externally assessed units and two internally assessed units.

Must meet overall entry criteria for AAQ study

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 in one sitting. An average GCSE score of 5 or more is preferred. GCSE English and Maths at grade 4. (A grade 5+ in GCSE Maths preferred.)

The final year of the course can feed directly into the Higher Education Engineering programme at the University of Suffolk at East Coast College, or you can progress to another university.

You can also progress into an apprenticeship or employment in careers such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, project engineering, chemical engineering, design engineering or maintenance engineering.