Engineering Studies

Course summary

This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development manufacture, and maintenance of engineering products and systems. The course is practical; work-related and follows a manufacturing pathway developed by BTEC. Learning is achieved through the completion of: • Two-year course made up of three lessons. It will give a broad basis of study for the engineering sector. • Supports progression to higher education as part of a larger programme of study which includes other vocational or general qualifications, such as other BTEC subjects or A Levels. Extended Certificate (Equivalent to 1 a Level) Optional units may include: • Computer-Aided Design in Manufacturing • Engineering Manteca • Maintenance of Mechanical systems • Fabrication Manufacturing Processes • Power & Energy Electronics • Work Experience in the Engineering sector • Electronic Devices and Circuits • Composites Manufacture and Repair • Computer Aide Manufacture The course will be developed so that students will be able to demonstrate and use machines such as 3D printers, CAM Routers, Workshop machines, and use CAD software such as Solidworks and Auto CAD efficiently. Enrichment Opportunities ✓ 3D Printing Evening Club manufacturing ✓ Links with businesses e.g. Banbury Bass performance, Mondelez & Lotus F1 ✓ Apprenticeships fair ✓ Given access to the workshop during study periods to nurture their skills Engineering is a huge job family with a lot of different jobs, but many of them involve machines and practical processes. So if you like working with your hands and understanding how things work you might want to consider this as a career. Entry level wage in this career is £25k but can rise to £68k with work experience and further education. Locally, employment is projected to increase substantially over the next few years.