Level: 3 | Duration: 2 Years | Details: September
Please note all of our A Level subjects must be studied as part of a full time A Level programme. You will choose 3 A level subjects to study over two years, this qualification must be studied alongside 2 full A Levels.
Why study this course at Cronton Sixth Form?
Engineers are at the forefront of technological advancements and are constantly working to develop new and innovative solutions to the world’s challenges. You will have access to our outstanding ‘IDEA Centre’ which houses cutting edge Engineering facilities including an advanced manufacturing workshop, metallurgy and electronics laboratories and state-of-the-art computer aided design suites.
Why choose Engineering Level 3 Extended Certificate?
This respected qualification is equivalent to one A Level and is widely recognised by universities and the engineering industry.
Key BTEC Engineering Units:
- Engineering Principles – Core maths, electrical and mechanical based engineering problems. – External exam
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Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team – Hands on – Engineering processes and create a product working safely as part of a team.
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Product Design and Manufacture – Examine what triggers changes in the design of engineering products and the challenges they face. – External Exam
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Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems – Apply differential and integral calculus methods to solve engineering problems.
This course offers a valuable opportunity for students to gain a recognised Engineering qualification alongside two full A Levels. It’s ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in engineering, technology, or related fields.
Students who are keen to pursue an academic engineering route are encouraged to check individual university entry requirements as some universities require traditional A Levels, some of the A Levels you could consider are:
- Further Maths (to study alongside Maths A Level)
- Physics (to study alongside Maths A Level)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Enrichment Opportunities
Students are strongly encouraged to be part of our exciting enrichment activities. Tomorrow’s Scientists offers their own individual research projects into any aspect of science, culminating in an annual presentation on their work. There are university and industry visits and Nuffield placements. We also have opportunities to visit Jodrell Bank (to explore radio astronomy), The National Space Centre (to explore the many careers in the UK Space Industry) and CERN in Switzerland (to explore particle physics and cosmology).
Outstanding Facilities
The IDEA Centre is a unique STEM facility which offers students innovative training facilities including an advanced manufacturing workshop, a digital and electronics suite, a metrology suite, a
process control workshop, a health and fitness suite, a project management suite, meeting rooms, a 3D modelling suite and an Industry 4.0 suite which all prepare students for the Industry 4.0 trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.
Be Inspired
Students can take part in our Tomorrow’s Scientists Professional Studies Programme, enter competitions, be part of prestigious national Science and Maths programmes, be inspired by leading industry experts and visit external research labs and top universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Manchester.
The Cronton Experience
At Cronton you can take part in many enrichment activities such as:
- The High Achievers Programme
- Professional Programmes for Tomorrow’s Scientists, Lawyers and Teachers
- Centres of Excellence in STEM, Performing Arts and Sport
- Student Leadership Team
- College Sports Teams
- TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme)
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- International Trips
Learn more about the Cronton Experience at:
www.cronton.ac.uk/experience
Course Features
- Lecture 0
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- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
