Engineering
Purpose
Overall
To provide, through a blend of general education and applied learning, a programme that:
- gives young people up-to-the-minute skills, knowledge and understanding of the costs and benefits of engineering;
- develops an understanding of the crucial role of engineering in shaping the world in which we live;
- develops essential transferable skills associated with problem solving, creative thinking, team working, communication and generating ideas.
Level 1
To provide an introductory programme that:
- stimulates and engages learners to pursue a career in engineering;
- challenges preconceptions and explores opportunities in engineering;
- gives learners an understanding of the ‘made world’ and the wonderful variety of choices available.
Level 2
To provide a programme that develops a broad understanding and working knowledge of:
- career opportunities available in engineering;
- selected engineering specialisms;
- general engineering principles that cover all the sectors and industries;
- maths and science skills applied in engineering business contexts.
Level 3
To provide a programme that develops a range of analytical and investigative skills and knowledge in relation to:
- the ‘real world’ business context for engineering that is future orientated;
- innovation and entrepreneurship, business and risk management in engineering;
- advanced level engineering topics;
- applied engineering science and maths that meet higher education entry and employer requirements.
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