Project Description
But as with any subject, there’s more than meets the eye. There is a lot more to AQA engineering skills course and plenty to learn from taking the course.
If you study AQA Engineering skills course you will learn about a variety of processes. These include how to create design briefs, how businesses convert design briefs to design specifications, and the application of technology to manufacturing.
Some of the main aims and objectives of this GCSE are to understand emerging technologies, learn about proper health and safety procedures, and be mindful of sustainable development.
Essentially there’s little you won’t do in AQA Engineering skills course , so if you do end up in an engineering-based career you’ll be familiar with a lot of the basic procedures. Also to prepare you for a future career in engineering and therefore everything on the course is relevant to the industry.
- This course is designed to give you an understanding of engineering basics.
- It will teach you the theory behind engineering manufacturing processes as well as the testing and investigation which goes into creating a final product.
- It is your choice whether you want to take an exam and gain a qualification in GCSE Engineering.
- Swansea College will teach you, through this course, the necessary skills needed to gain an insight into engineering.
STUDY OPTIONS AND FEES
Course Structure:
- Online learning platform
- Weekly learning assignments
- Live classes – 2 x 1.5 hours per week*
- Presentation, worksheets, homework along with mark scheme (self marking)
- Topic tests
- Revision – exam preparation
- Mock assessments
*Online live classes will be held : Mon & Thu 4:30pm – 6pm
Students have the option to sit;
- Exams with us
- College/ UCAS Application support
Course Fees
One year course Year 1: £850
Payment Options
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COURSE CONTENTS
Syllabus
The subject content is split into six sections. This subject content should be taught within a range of realistic contexts based around the major themes in the specification. The course is assessed in the written papers and/or NEA.
Students must also demonstrate mathematical knowledge and understanding, in relation to engineering. The maths skills and knowledge can be applied to the wider engineering content.
ASSESSMENT
Mock Assessment
Exam
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