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Engineering (Applied AAQ)

Assessment: 33% External Exam, 33% Externally Assessed Task, 33% Internally assessed assignments
Exam Board: AAQ
Duration: 2 Years
Costs: £60 for Course Book and PPE
Entry Requirements: English grade 4, Maths grade 4. Plus three grade 4s from your remaining subjects. Unless stated otherwise.
Curriculum Leader: Monika Lawrynowicz

COURSE OVERVIEW

This qualification provides a broad basis of study for the engineering sector.

This qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A level and it has been designed as one third of a typical study programme, normally alongside A levels or other applied general qualifications at level 3.

COURSE STRUCTURE

CONTENT

The course is made up of 4 basic elements that are assessed by external exams and more practical design and project tasks which are assessed internally.

  • Engineering Principles - Applied mathematics 

  • Engineering Applications - Students explore how engineers use their understanding of materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems

  • Engineering Design - Students create a design solution in response to a design challenge using CAD and other modelling techniques

  • Engineering Project - Students apply project management skills to develop practical solutions to an engineering problem

LIFE AFTER HENLEY

COMMON ROUTES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS:

This course prepares students for further study at university in engineering or science courses, or for apprenticeships in related industries. 

ENRICHMENT

Enrichment is an expectation at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Learn more about our application process here.