Are you thinking about a future working in Engineering? Do you want to get a qualification that will help you progress towards further study and jobs in this field? If so this introduction in Engineering is the course for you.
This course will give you an introduction in to Engineering and support you to progress to other Engineering courses, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be prepared for these as well as improving your maths and English. Dedicated tutorial support will encourage you to develop relevant life and work skills and build your confidence in your abilities and talents.
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What will I study?
The units you are likely to study include:
Core Units:
- Being Organised
- Developing a Personal Progression Plan
- Working with Others
- Researching a Topic
Specialist Units:
- Manufacturing an Engineered Product Using Hand Tools
- Manufacturing a Component Using Machining Processes
- Carrying Out Routine Mechanical Servicing Of Equipment
- Producing Engineering Drawings Using CAD
- Assembling Electronic Circuits
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in engineering and wish to gain a Level 1 qualification in engineering
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How is the course assessed?
All units are internally assessed at the college and could be in the form of practical assessments, presentations and assignments.
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Your Study Programme
If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can. Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career. Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.
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General info
Students are expected to come to College everyday with a scientific calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paper and a folder for the classroom. For the workshop there is a mandatory requirement that candidates bring and wear protective overalls and protective footwear at all times during workshop activities. Other protective clothing will be provided and must be worn.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
On successful completion of this course with a good record of behaviour and engagement within the full study program you can progress to one of our level 2 Engineering courses.
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Entry Requirements for new students
Four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, or completion of a Foundation Studies Programme, including English and maths
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Admissions Process
We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply. These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements.
If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs, we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.
