A professional sixth form centre for excellence 19 BUSINESS BTEC TECHNICAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) ENGINEERING BTEC TECHNICAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) If you study Engineering, you could soon be learning about sustainable energies, robotics, aeronautics, and medical technology or intelligent building design. According to a 2018 government study, the engineering sector needs around 186,000 skilled recruits each year until 2024. 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 in the same way – so there are lots of progression routes to respected universities to study Engineering at degree level. 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. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK Emmanuel on page 12. If you do not meet these entry requirements, please see page 26 for other courses which may be of interest to you. ASSESSMENT The course is equivalent to three A Levels and is assessed through practicals, assessments and coursework. This course is highly valued by employers and universities. It is a strong pathway to universitylevel 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, ICT, law and marketing. You will visit a range of workplaces and will receive input from many prestigious business partners. You will also 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 general entry requirements for CTK Emmanuel on page 12. If you do not meet these entry requirements, please see page 26 for other courses which may be of interest to you. ASSESSMENT The course is equivalent to three A Levels. It is assessed both internally and externally by set tasks and examinations. “I have enjoyed meeting new people, going on trips in London and abroad, and being in an environment which is inclusive for everyone. I would really recommend CTK. The teachers and tutors are excellent. They are with you every step of the way to ensure you achieve the best possible grade. My greatest achievements have been creating large scale art pieces to exhibit and receiving the Jack Petchey award and the Metric Capital Scholarship.” Ari – achieved DDM (equivalent to AAB at A Level) in BTEC Art and Design
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