About the course…
Our course will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a successful engineer in today’s rapidly moving industry, with skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
AAQ Engineering is a single subject that enables students to study the principles and applications of engineering including the fundamental mechanical, electrical/electronic and mathematical principles, the engineering sectors, engineering materials, engineering processes and emerging technologies. Students will also develop important engineering design and project management skills when developing solutions to engineering challenges/problems. The qualification is designed to link to learning in A Level STEM subjects such as A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.
Why study with us…
- Our course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a successful engineer in today’s rapidly moving industry, with skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
- You may get the chance to visit sites such as Bacton Gas Terminal and Sizewell nuclear power station, and away from the practical elements you will develop your general knowledge of maths and engineering through classroom sessions.
- Access to industry-standard facilities and resources in our £11.3m Energy Skills Centre.
Where Engineering can take you…
The final year of the course can feed you directly into the Higher Education programme in Engineering at the University of Suffolk at East Coast College, or you can progress to another university.
You can also progress into an apprenticeship or employment in careers such as an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, project engineer, chemical engineer, design engineer or maintenance engineer.
Want to stay local? The University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers degree courses such as General Engineering, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. You can find out more at https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/degrees/
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for AAQ study
- Grade 4+ in GCSE Maths and ideally Science