The course is made up of units covering a wide variety of engineering concepts. Topics covered include Health & Safety, Electronics, CAD, Maths and Science for Engineers, Workshop skills and commercial manufacturing techniques. A range of visits to employers and universities compliment the work covered in school. The course also includes a 2 week work placement with a company in the Engineering sector. Again, these placements reflect the diversity of Engineering and include electronics engineering companies, vehicle maintenance, civil engineering and transport companies.
Students are expected to have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Science and a 5 in English. Whilst this course provides the perfect route for students wishing to further their understanding of DT and Engineering, studying a DT subject at GCSE is not an entry requirement if students have enthusiasm and an aptitude towards Engineering.
A variety of assessment tasks are undertaken. Some are practical assessments, some involve written documentation of skills gained, and some are research based tasks. There are no exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT |
The course is made up of units covering a wide variety of engineering concepts. Topics covered include Health & Safety, Electronics, CAD, Maths and Science for Engineers, Workshop skills and commercial manufacturing techniques. A range of visits to employers and universities compliment the work covered in school. The course also includes a 2 week work placement with a company in the Engineering sector. Again, these placements reflect the diversity of Engineering and include electronics engineering companies, vehicle maintenance, civil engineering and transport companies.
Students are expected to have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Science and a 5 in English. Whilst this course provides the perfect route for students wishing to further their understanding of DT and Engineering, studying a DT subject at GCSE is not an entry requirement if students have enthusiasm and an aptitude towards Engineering.
A variety of assessment tasks are undertaken. Some are practical assessments, some involve written documentation of skills gained, and some are research based tasks. There are no exams.