About.
This course is suitable for anyone who has a passion for design and development within the Aerospace Industry and who likes to get hands on with learning on the job skills through work placements, specifically within the Aviation Industry. Aerospace engineers need to have a specific set of skills including integrity and attention to detail, to work within the aerospace industry you need to have an understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering which you will receive on this course. By studying with us you will be taught all of the key skills needed by working with a dedicated and passionate team of staff.
Career Pathways.
Career Pathways
- Aircraft Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Avionics Engineer
If you require further information on any aspect of the course you should contact the following:
Assessment.
Teaching Units, Assessment Method and Weighting.
Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors (Core 2),
Engineering and manufacturing past, present, and future (Core 2),
Engineering representations
(Core 2) ·
Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing (Core 1) ·
Essential science for engineering and manufacturing (Core 1) ·
Materials and their properties (Core 1) ·
Mechanical principles (Core 1) · Electrical and electronic principles (Core 1) ·
Mechatronics (Core 1) · Engineering and manufacturing
control systems ·
Quality management (Core 2) ·
Core 2 2hr 30min (100 marks)
ESP 4 tasks 18.5hr (90 marks)
35%
30%
Year 2 is spent working on the Occupational Specialism in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Pupils will work through a series of tasks set by the exam board testing
understanding of the key skills of being a Mechanical Aerospace Engineer.