Engineering (Single)
Chapeltown Academy - Sheffield
01142454803
Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, S35 9ZX
Course summary

What is Manufacturing Engineering? It’s about using science and maths to solve real-world problems and create innovative solutions. In essence, engineering is the art of applying scientific and mathematical principles to develop efficient and effective solutions to everyday problems. Why study Manufacturing Engineering? Contrary to common understanding, the Engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. BTEC Engineering is designed to give new entrants to the engineering sector the underpinning knowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern manufacturing Engineering industries.

Entry requirements

Normal college entry requirements (5 grade 4s or above, including English Language and mathematics) plus grade 5-5 in Trilogy Science or grade 5 in separate science – Physics. Also, a grade 5 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

The course consists of 4 units: 2 are externally assessed 2 are internally assessed. Externally assessed units: • Unit 1: Engineering Principals. • Unit 3: Engineering product design and manufacture. Mandatory Internally assessed units: • Unit 2: Delivery of engineering processes safely as a team. Optional internally assessed units (only one of these is done): • Unit 41: Manufacturing secondary machining processes. • Unit 44: Fabrication manufacturing processes.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, S35 9ZX