Content Throughout the engineering course you will undertake a work placement, enabling you to use your knowledge and skills in practice in a real engineering context. It also enables you to bring your work placement experience back to the classroom and to enhance your understanding of the different disciplines and variety of work engineers undertake. You will be using Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems to design stimulating products, and standard computer packages to produce illustrated reports. You will study engineering product design and manufacture, microcontroller systems for engineers, calculus to solve engineering problems and engineering principles. Optional units include mechanical behaviour of non-metallic materials, welding technology, electrical installation of hardware and cables, Computer Aided Design and electrical power distribution and transmission. BUSINESS BTEC TECHNICAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA This course is highly valued by employers and universities. It is a strong pathway to university level courses and careers in subjects such as finance, human resources, management and marketing. Content On this work-related course, you will complete projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, with a focus on finance, IT, law and marketing. You will visit a range of workplaces and will receive input from many prestigious business partners. Also, you will access a work placement one day per week throughout your first year on this course. You will study topics such as exploring business, developing a marketing campaign, personal and business finance, managing an event, and international business. You will also develop your time management and essay writing skills. This two-year course is equivalent to three A Levels and will equip you with the necessary skills to progress to employment and higher education. Entry Requirements Please see the entry requirements on page 12. Assessment The course is equivalent to three A Levels. It is assessed both internally and externally by set tasks and examinations. If you study Engineering, you could soon be learning about sustainable energies, robotics, aeronautics, medical technology or intelligent building designs. According to a government study, the engineering sector needs around 186,000 skilled recruits each year. There are a huge number of careers across every sector of the economy. This course is equivalent to 3 A Levels and accrues UCAS points the same way - so there are lots of progression routes to respected universities to study Engineering at degree level. Entry Requirements Please see the entry requirements on page 12. ENGINEERING BTEC TECHNICAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA Assessment The course is equivalent to three A Levels, and is assessed through practicals, assessments and coursework. A professional sixth form centre for excellence 19 (EQUIVALENT TO 3 A LEVELS) (EQUIVALENT TO 3 A LEVELS)
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