Engineering Level 3

The AAQ Extended Certificate in Engineering is a two-year course leading to a qualification equivalent to one A-Level. You will develop core engineering skills and learn how to apply scientific principles to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely. You will also research and discover engineering practices used in industry and learn how to use professional engineering tools and CAD software.

What Will You Study?

Unit 1: Engineering Principles
Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to solve mechanical, electrical and electronic-based engineering problems by applying appropriate mathematical and physical science principles.

Unit 2: Engineering Applications
In this unit students will explore how advances in modern technology are reshaping how a wide range of engineering sectors function. They will also explore how engineers use their understanding of materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems.

Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
Students will create a design solution in response to an engineering design challenge by developing three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings including the use of a computer-aided design (CAD) system and other modelling techniques.

Unit 4: Engineering Project
Students apply project management principles to undertake an individual project and will develop conceptual or practical solutions to a chosen engineering problem related to a relevant engineering specialist area.

What Skills Will You Develop?

• Knowledge of units of measure, understanding of engineering data and information, application of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering mathematical procedures in engineering contexts

• Knowledge of the engineering industry including its functional areas, emerging technologies and understanding materials and their use in the sector

• Engineering design skills including design development and technical communication skills, interpreting technical specifications and responding to briefs • Knowledge and application of Engineering project management processes and techniques

• Transferable skills such as creativity and innovation, problem solving, personal responsibility in managing own learning and communication skills The ability to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve engineering problems and demonstrate critical thinking and technical communication skills in engineering contexts are key attributes needed for higher education in STEM. The experiential approach to learning, and the knowledge and skills gained will give students a solid foundation for progression and demonstrate their aptitude for STEM and meeting the demands of a range of engineering degrees.

How Will You Be Assessed?

50% External Exam (Unit 1 and Unit 2)
50% Coursework (Unit 3 and Unit 4)

What Can this Course Lead to?

Ideal if you want to pursue a career in the engineering sector
Progress to HE in Engineering when coupled with A-Level Mathematics
Progress to Degree Apprenticeships

Career Opportunities include Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems Engineer, Operations Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Project Manager, Computer Science, Designer.