You can choose the route of either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Designed with input from industry, employers, professional bodies, tutors, students, and higher education institutions, these qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of a changing market. The result is a qualification designed and developed to meet professional standards, recognised by employers and universities, which develop not only academic skills and abilities, but also work-readiness skills. These qualifications are highly respected by employers.
- A minimum of 32 UCAS points that are from relevant fields (such as level 3s or A-levels in science-based subjects) or 64 UCAS points from unrelated subject areas. - A GCSE in Maths (or the equivalent level 2 or higher qualification) at grade 4 or higher (formerly a C). - You will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English, at a standard equivalent to attaining a GCSE English with a minimum grade 3 (formerly a D). Alternatively, you may be asked to write and email to the team a short piece of writing, to demonstrate sufficient literacy.
Throughout the course a range of assessment techniques will be used such as: practical assessments, essays, presentations, reports and logbooks etc. You will be required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities which focus on the development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills. The assessment reflects not only what you know but also what you can do to succeed in employment and higher education. A variety of forms of assessment evidence are used. For units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary and, for others, you will need to carry out your own calculations, research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blackburn College, Harrison Centre, Blackburn, BB2 1LH |
You can choose the route of either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Designed with input from industry, employers, professional bodies, tutors, students, and higher education institutions, these qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of a changing market. The result is a qualification designed and developed to meet professional standards, recognised by employers and universities, which develop not only academic skills and abilities, but also work-readiness skills. These qualifications are highly respected by employers.
- A minimum of 32 UCAS points that are from relevant fields (such as level 3s or A-levels in science-based subjects) or 64 UCAS points from unrelated subject areas. - A GCSE in Maths (or the equivalent level 2 or higher qualification) at grade 4 or higher (formerly a C). - You will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English, at a standard equivalent to attaining a GCSE English with a minimum grade 3 (formerly a D). Alternatively, you may be asked to write and email to the team a short piece of writing, to demonstrate sufficient literacy.
Throughout the course a range of assessment techniques will be used such as: practical assessments, essays, presentations, reports and logbooks etc. You will be required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities which focus on the development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills. The assessment reflects not only what you know but also what you can do to succeed in employment and higher education. A variety of forms of assessment evidence are used. For units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary and, for others, you will need to carry out your own calculations, research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.