Engineering (Technical)

For All courses except Beauty - choose three first choice subjects from four different option blocks. You will be asked just before submitting your application to choose three second choice subjects. They must be from the same Option Blocks as you first choices. For instance, if your first three choices are from Blocks A,B and D your second choice courses must also be from Blocks A, B and D

For Beauty just choose this subject by itself.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you must achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.

In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study, it is desirable that you achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.

In addition you must achieve the GCSE grades specified for individual subjects which is outlined under each of the course descriptions

The BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is designed to prepare students for either a vocational or academic Engineering career. It includes practical manufacturing units, 2D and 3D CAD units, work experience as well as learning engineering principles with a mathematics and physics background. Students with both GSCE or Level 2 qualifications in DT or Engineering would be preferable but not mandatory. Student with Level 5 or above in Sciences and Mathematics will find accessing some material easier than others. Previous students have gone on to gain engineering based apprenticeships as well as Engineering at UEA and even Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University.

Unit 1: Engineering Principles

Mathematic and scientific calculations that explain the principles of engineering. This includes material theory, mathematical calculations, fluids, electronics etc.

Unit 2: Delivery of Engineering progresses safely as a team

LAA: Bike brake material and manufacturing process analysis. LAB: 2D CAD drawings of lamp components. LAC: Manufacture of lamp components as a team.

Unit 3: Engineering product design and manufacture

Researching and redesigning an engineered product. Planning time and creating and evaluating a design proposal.

Unit 4: Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering

LAA: Examine business functions and trade considerations LAB: Explore activity-based costing LAC: Explore how engineering organisations use quality systems

Unit 10: Computer Aided Design in Engineering

LAA: 3D CAD models on lamp components LAB: 2D CAD drawings of lamp components LAC: 3D CAD models of thin walled components

Unit 9: Work Experience in the Engineering Sector

LAA: Examine the benefits of work experience in engineering LAB: Develop a work experience plan LAC: Carry out work experience tasks LAD: Reflect on work experience

All students are expected to complete work by the deadlines set by their teacher. They should complete a minimum of 3 hours independent study each week and should create a routine of using workshop facilities, when appropriate, to improve their skills.

In order to follow a Vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English Language or Literature and mathematics although we will apply some flexibility where you can demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for this subject, yet you may not fully match our entry requirements. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.

Students will be prepared to access either university courses in Engineering or high level apprenticeships in Engineering and associated disciplines.