Level 2 Qualifications - Engineering

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Engineering is defined as the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. In an overview, engineering is a study of how obstructions can be overcome by the application of mathematics. Engineering is a highly diverse area and the course is made up of a variety of topics covering a large range of engineering branches, to give an idea of future careers.

Qualification Contents:

- Product design, planning, construction, quality control

- Computer aided design

- Material classification and structure (chemical engineering introduction)

- Processing and forming to produce objects

We have an annual trip to Munich to visit the BMW factory which produces certain models, but most interestingly, in the order they are ordered online.

Exam - 25%

Coursework - 75%

Grade 3 in both GCSE Maths & Physics.

This course is designed for students to progress to the Engineering BTEC Level 3 and may be studied alongside GCSE Physics. For information please see entry requirements for Engineering BTEC Level 3.

The course will prepare you to take Engineering or a related discipline at a higher level (Level 3 Engineering BTEC with a merit or above in the programme) or enter the world of work via an apprenticeship or employment. This course will also further your chances of entering the science industry in any applicable area.

What are the benefits of this qualification to students?

The engineering sector offers huge potential for students interested in the subject. There is a great demand for engineers around the Great Yarmouth region where several world leaders in the oil, gas and renewable energy sector are based.

Engineers are fundamentally problem solvers. They solve scientific and practical problems which affect all aspects of our lives underpinning economic activity and quality of life.