Sixth Form Virtual Open Evening ENGINEERING MR S

Sixth Form Virtual Open Evening ENGINEERING MR S EALEY-FITZGERALD AND DR E PALFREY Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes High School

WHY STUDY ENGINEERING? • Employability – Engineers are constantly in high demand, so you’ll enjoy fantastic employment prospects. Some of the more in demand areas of engineering include aerospace, electronics, nuclear and industrial. Even if you choose not to pursue an engineering career, with the skills learnt and developed from studying engineering, you’ll be sought after by a variety of employers and industries. • High income potential – If you choose to study Engineering at university and go on to pursue a graduate role after your degree, you can expect to earn an average starting salary of around £ 24, 000. With more experience, you can look to earn between £ 50, 000 and £ 80, 000 (National Careers Service).

WHY STUDY ENGINEERING?

COURSE DESCRIPTION • Students completing their BTEC Nationals in Engineering will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. • The course we offer was developed in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies, businesses and universities. • The BTEC National in Engineering is divided between practical and theory modules; some are internally assessed, others are assessed externally. • There are two options within Engineering available to you: – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering. – BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Course BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering. Qualification Equivalent in size to one A Level. Course breakdown 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (67%). Description This qualification provides a broad basis of study for the engineering sector. It has been designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. Mandatory Modules § Engineering Principles § Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team § Engineering Product Design and Manufacture BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering. Equivalent in size to 1. 5 A Levels 7 units of which 4 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (67%). External assessment (44%). This qualification has been designed as a oneyear, full-time course that supports progression to an apprenticeship in engineering or to a further year of study at Level 3. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels, it supports progression to higher education. § Engineering Principles § Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team § Engineering Product Design and Manufacture § Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering

ASSESSMENT • BTEC Nationals are assessed using a combination of internal assessments, which are set and marked by teachers, and external assessments which are set and marked by Pearson. • Mandatory units have a combination of internal and external assessments. • All optional units are internally assessed. • BTEC assessments are more flexible than AS and A Level examinations, and can be undertaken at various times throughout the year. • Exactly when these assessments are completed will depend on your progress and which of the two options – Extended Certificate or Foundation Diploma – you opt for.

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS • The vast majority of the Engineering specification is covered in Physics and Product Design. • It is strongly recommended that you study Engineering alongside A Levels in Physics and Product Design. • Mathematics is another great A Level to take alongside Engineering.

CAREER PROGRESSION • International opportunities - As an engineer you could get the opportunity to explore the world, working on sites, mines and helping to develop city infrastructures. With hard-work and experience, you could eventually go on to work for some of the biggest international companies. Ford, BP and Airbus are some of the top global graduate employers looking for talented engineers. • Improve the world – You will be using your skills and expertise to contribute to society. You will be solving everyday problems and challenges to help improve our way of life, whether that is through a new piece of technology or construction of a bridge.

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