This course provides an attractive alternative to the traditional A-level for students who prefer to have more practical elements in engineering. The fundamental philosophy of this course is that you actively experience the engineering environment, including electrical and electronics engineering. You will also learn how to apply Mathematics and Physics in an engineering environment. BTEC courses encourage students to work independently, with teachers there to guide and facilitate learning. Some lessons are still delivered in a more traditional way due to their content, however great emphasis is put on independent, guided tasks.
For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course
Some units are mandatory and externally assessed. Optional units are internally assessed in the BTEC qualification in this specification. All assessment for the BTEC qualifications in this specification is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specific learning outcomes. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
This course provides an attractive alternative to the traditional A-level for students who prefer to have more practical elements in engineering. The fundamental philosophy of this course is that you actively experience the engineering environment, including electrical and electronics engineering. You will also learn how to apply Mathematics and Physics in an engineering environment. BTEC courses encourage students to work independently, with teachers there to guide and facilitate learning. Some lessons are still delivered in a more traditional way due to their content, however great emphasis is put on independent, guided tasks.
For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course
Some units are mandatory and externally assessed. Optional units are internally assessed in the BTEC qualification in this specification. All assessment for the BTEC qualifications in this specification is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specific learning outcomes. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction.