Level 3 Engineering

Course code

MA067

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

Engineering covers a wide range of disciplines – anything from rockets to mobile phones and even hip replacements! Engineering is not just about ‘fixing things’ it is about understanding how and why things work.

This is a specialist qualification which can be studied as part of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) study programme to provide a progression pathway, which develops a set of specialist skills and competences required for working in the Engineering sector.

You will benefit from working in a dedicated Engineering Centre equipped with the latest industry technology, purpose-built labs and an engineering workshop . You will be able to interpret and produce engineering drawings, create models of products, edit and modify these, and explore materials and their properties.

Qualification studied:

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering
A-level equivalent to be taken as part of an A-level Study Programme

Topics you will study:

Engineering principles
Delivery of engineering processes safely as a team
Engineering product design and manufacture
Computer Aided Design (CAD) in engineering

Assessment is 58% exam and 42% coursework.

Engineering career opportunities increasingly focus on working with innovative technology and are exceptionally diverse. Roles exist in research, design, simulation, testing and production and there are many sectors to choose from including:

Aerospace
Renewables
Automotive
Mechanical
Robotics
Prosthetics

There may be additional costs for study visits.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For Engineering Level 3 (A-level equivalent): Grade 9-6 Maths and Physics, and one other Science. Plus 3 other GCSEs grade 9-4

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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