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BTeC Diploma in Engineering. @ St Pauls Catholic School. BTeC Engineering. Route A Occupies 7 periods of the timetable Drop Technology +1 other non-core subject Equivalent if successful to 4 GCSE ’ s at A*-C 85-90% success rate in previous years. Course Structure. Modular
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BTeC Diploma in Engineering @ St Pauls Catholic School
BTeC Engineering • Route A • Occupies 7 periods of the timetable • Drop Technology +1 other non-core subject • Equivalent if successful to 4 GCSE’s at A*-C • 85-90% success rate in previous years
Course Structure • Modular • 9 different units taken over two years • Each unit passed is worth credits • The total number of credits at the end of Year 11 gives final grading • NO EXAMS!
Year 10 Working Practices* Engineering Information* Controlling Engineering Operations Engineering CAD Engineering Materials Year 11 Engineering Maths* Engineering Science Using Secondary Machines to Manufacture Casting and Moulding Processes or Electronics Units
Units • All units based on ‘real’ world situations • All very practical • Backed up with photographic and documentary evidence
Activities • All scenarios are based around the pupil working for an engineering company • They will be expected to: • Work safely within a workshop environment • Follow procedures • Interpret engineering information • Identify correct materials for particular jobs • Control manufacturing operations • Produce engineering drawings using CAD
Life after BTeC • Used to get into 6th form • College – progress onto National qualification • Apprenticeships
Who the course is suitable for Problem Solvers
Who the course is suitable for People who enjoy a challenge!
Who the course is suitable for People who enjoy doing practical work
Who the course is suitable for People who can do paperwork
Who the course is suitable for Team players
Who the course is suitable for Girls & Boys