The course involves 15 units of study for the Extended Diploma, resulting in an award of three A Levels. The units cover a wide range of engineering disciplines such as; CNC machining, Computer Aided Design, electronics, fabrication, mathematics, further mathematics and electrical principles. Where possible the units are taught using a reasonable amount of practical work, especially through the completion of a major project. Visits to engineering companies also play an important role in the course. The course is made up of both mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units are: • Engineering Principles • Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team • Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing • Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering • A specialist Engineering Project • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
Students should achieve at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and Science.
• Examinations – students take the same assessment at the same time. • Set tasks – students take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through the completion of a vocational task. Internal tasks are more coursework-based. Students could be given the opportunity to: • Write up the findings of their research. • Use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations. • Demonstrate practical and communication skills using appropriate presentations.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0AN |
The course involves 15 units of study for the Extended Diploma, resulting in an award of three A Levels. The units cover a wide range of engineering disciplines such as; CNC machining, Computer Aided Design, electronics, fabrication, mathematics, further mathematics and electrical principles. Where possible the units are taught using a reasonable amount of practical work, especially through the completion of a major project. Visits to engineering companies also play an important role in the course. The course is made up of both mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units are: • Engineering Principles • Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team • Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing • Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering • A specialist Engineering Project • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
Students should achieve at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and Science.
• Examinations – students take the same assessment at the same time. • Set tasks – students take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through the completion of a vocational task. Internal tasks are more coursework-based. Students could be given the opportunity to: • Write up the findings of their research. • Use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations. • Demonstrate practical and communication skills using appropriate presentations.