by Mr Black
BTEC First Certificate in Engineering
February 9, 2011 in Design Technology by Mr Black
Lessons per week – 3 lessons
Award
1 GCSE’s A*-C
Assessment
100% Coursework – no examination
Why should you choose this exciting new course? Are you interested in a practical skills based career?
Do you
• Like practical problem solving
• Enjoy creating and making things
• Enjoy working with machinery
What will you have to do to achieve the qualification
You have to complete 3 practical coursework units covering the following:
How to work safely in an engineering environment
How to safely operate engineering machinery
How to use and work from engineering drawings in order to manufacture items
This course is mainly and you should be prepared to work, sensibly and safely in a workshop environment. This course also intends to offer the opportunity to visit and experience engineering on an industrial scale.
Famous engineers include:
Carol Vorderman – TV Presenter
Isambard Kingdom Brunel – Great Western Railway, Thames Tunnel
George Stephenson – Inventory of The Rocket
Neil Armstrong – Astronaut
Dr. Martin Cooper – Inventor of the mobile phone
Rowan Atkinson – Actor
Leonardo Da Vinci – Artist
Bonnie Dunbar – Astronaut and inventor of heat proof tiles for space shuttles
This course provides a progression route to further qualifications including BTEC Nationals Level 3, or the opportunity to enter initial employment at a junior level in a range of technical roles.
For further details please call into the D & T department and speak to Miss Plunkett, Head of
Department
