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ENGINEERING
CTEC Level 3 AAQ Extended Certificate
Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineers; Aerospace, Automotive and Nuclear Engineers; Civil Engineers and
Environmental Engineers. What do they all have in common? They are all engineers!
If you are interested in Engineering then this course is for you! It is a modular course with a mixture of exams and project
work and if you combine this with other suitable qualifications, it will allow you to progress to your dream career in
engineering. To achieve the Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to an A Level) you will need to pass all five units.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1: Principles of Engineering
Learn about static and dynamic forces
in a range of engineering situations and
their effects; electrical/electronic principles
through direct and alternating current
applications, analogue and digital systems
as well as programmable systems. Through
the calculation of various mechanical and
electrical/electronic properties in given
scenarios, you will also learn the necessary
maths used in the engineering industry.
UNIT 2: Materials Science and
Technology
Learn what is represented by different
material properties, the types of material
and their relative properties, and how these
properties can be affected by different
processing techniques. You will also learn
about how materials sometimes fail in
structures and machines and how to make
engineering more sustainable.
UNIT 3: Engineering in Practice
Learn how to analyse products, produce
engineering CAD drawings, and make
a component and a circuit prototype.
Working on a product with several parts,
you will focus on one component part and
one electronic circuit that contributes to
the product. You will also evaluate your
manufactured prototypes to see how
successful they have been.
UNIT 4: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Learn how to take physical objects and
recreate them as a 3D model, making
individual designs and changes based on
developments you make. This will include
learning how to use 2D sketch-based
functions to create basic geometry that you
can control. You will also learn how to put
a design into simulations, allowing you to
make design modifications to 3D models to
improve them for the consumer.
UNIT 5: Electrical Devices and Circuits
Learn how to use circuit theory and
fundamental electronics to design, build
and test electronic circuits. Develop the
skills to build, test, analyse and evaluate DC
and AC circuits using the corresponding
circuit theory. In addition, you will learn to
use diodes, transistors, & digital electronics
to solve a range of design challenges.
Finally, you will learn how to use a range of
hardware and software tools to analyse and
evaluate circuit performance.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ASSESSMENT
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
60% coursework, 40% externally assessed
units. Unit 1 and 2 are assessed through
written examinations. Units 3, 4 and 5 are
assessed internally through assignments
set by the exam board (coursework).
Plus
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
Grade 5/5 in Combined Science or a 5 in
Physics and a 5 in one other course.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
CAREER PATHWAYS
The ability to learn independently,
research actively and methodically, give
presentations and group working. Analytical
and problem-solving skills, reading
technical texts, effective writing skills,
interpersonal skills such as communicating,
working collaboratively, negotiating and
project management.
Engineering is welcomed by universities.
However, you are advised strongly to
check the specific entry requirements
of individual universities via the UCAS
website. Some universities may request
A Level Maths alongside. It can also lead
to apprenticeships in engineering and
supports direct progression to a variety of
jobs in the sector.
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