A Level Professional Pathway - STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Maths)
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
If you are interested in a career in the science, technology and engineering industries and enjoy maths and/or science subjects then this pathway is for you.What will I study?
Chemistry
Maths
Physics
+ a further AS Level in year 1
or
Computer Science
Maths
Physics
+ a further AS Level in year 1
Following successful completion of the AS year you may choose to continue to study all four subjects to A Level, or you may progress with three subjects and retain an AS qualification in one, which will contribute to your UCAS or higher apprenticeship applications.
How long is the course?
How will I be assessed?
What qualifications do I need?
What can I progress onto?
The programme will encourage you to gather evidence and gain the necessary skills to support your UCAS applications.
We will support you in applying for places at prestigious universities nationwide, or to secure employment.
Other Information
The College's strong industry links and the advantage of studying in the multimillion pound Centre for Excellence in Engineering provides the perfect foundation for those who wish to follow a career in STEM subjects.
You will benefit from a variety of extra qualifications, work placements, volunteering opportunities and a range of masterclasses delivered by industry experts.
Options include:
• CREST Gold Award
• Science Club
• Extended Project Qualification
• HE+ programme in partnership with Cambridge University
• Guest speakers from industry and universities
• Work experience
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of technical support functions.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Sets up school laboratories for demonstrations and experiments, operates and maintains equipment and supports the teaching of students.
- Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
- Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
- Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.
Electrical Engineers
Electrical engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical assemblies and systems.
- Ensures that manufacture, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and contractual arrangements.
- Determines and specifies manufacturing methods of electrical systems.
- Supervises, controls and monitors the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems.
- Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in electrical engineering.
Knowledge
Skills
Engineering Professionals
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Provides technical consultancy services.
- Examines and advises on patent applications.
- Prepares sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
- Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
- Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
- Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
- Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers undertake research, design and development, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Designs and develops mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles and other machinery.
- Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
- Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
Knowledge
Skills
Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.
All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.
If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111
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