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College entry including GCSE Mathematics minimum Grade 6 and either GCSE Science 6,6 or GCSE Physics 6 or above.
Coursework 50%
Examination 50%
The course is a combination of 2 external exams and 2 vocational style coursework units.
The qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education representatives and professional bodies to ensure students have the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to progress to, and thrive in, higher education.
The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:
• Engineering Principles: Engineering data and applying mathematical procedures in mechanical and electrical contexts.
• Engineering Applications: Advances in modern technology and how they are reshaping the engineering sector’s function; materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems.
• Engineering Design: Three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings using a computer-aided design (CAD) system.
• Engineering Project: Project management processes in Engineering products from concept to solution.
The first two units on this list are externally assessed through examination, and the final two are internally assessed through coursework.
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Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.