CTEC Level 3 Engineering (Triple)
COURSE oVERVIEW
Engineering is the application of scientific knowledge to solving problems in the real world. Engineering enables technical understanding to come to life through problem-solving, designing, and building.
EXAMINATION BOARD: ocr
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Standard college entry requirements plus Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and a grade 5 and 4 in GCSE Combined Science or single science 4 in Physics and a 4 in another science.
Why study CTEC Level 3 Engineering at Blackpool Sixth?
You will study academic units that are focused towards Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Product design and Business Management. These units have been selected to give students the best start in engineering, and have been chosen in partnership with local universities and engineering companies.
How will I be taught?
The majority is classroom teaching and wokring on assignments. There are some practical workshop sessions.
Teacher expertise
The teaching staff is made up of specialists in their areas; for example an electronics and a mathematics specialist. For the practical component, the shop instructor has a wealth of industry experience from his time at Springfield Nuclear Fuels, near Preston.
What skills will I develop?
Due to the varied nature of the course, students will develop transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by both HE and employers.
You will also develop other transferable skills such as:
- Working as part of a team – this is used extensively in Engineering since many heads are better than one. Larger tasks can be split into smaller tasks mirroring the way you would work in industry.
- Problem-solving – you will be set several tasks that require you to analyse the question, and find out what you need to do and who you need to consult in order to solve the problem.
- Research skills – you will be expected to research a wide variety of sources including the internet, books and scientific journal articles.
- Organisational skills – a key part of CTEC studies is meeting deadlines and organising your work – as would be expected when working in the sector.
- IT skills – it is crucial that you can use IT skills in simulating circuits and in the Computer-Aided Design units. We use industry-standard programmes that will support applications to apprenticeships.
How will I be assessed?
You will complete 18 units. 13 of these are coursework and 5 are exams.
What will you study and other information about CTEC Engineering (Triple)
- What will I study?
- Electronics
- Materials
- Mathematics
- Technical drawing
- Mechanics
- Environmental engineering
- Project management
- Equipment and Financial contributions
Students must have a scientific calculator; the one you used at high school will be appropriate. Students also need a 30cm clear ruler, a mechanical pencil in the second year.
Software for Circuit Wizard is available from the college and is best used on a Windows-based laptop.
- Field trips, projects and employability opportunities
Guest speakers from relevant employers; For example BAE Systems, Ameon, Magellan Aerospace etc. Previously we have ran trips to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Education Academy, Rotatory Technology Tournament, ULCAN Engineering department and the Jaguar Land Rover assembly plant.
Where does it lead?
Students have gone on to study Engineering at a range of universities. They have also taken up apprenticeship positions at leading engineering firms such as BAE Systems.
