Engineering - Bridging Materials by Bolton College

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Engineering at Bolton College The world is a bit confusing at the moment, so I wanted to take this opportunity to assure you that we will come through this experience stronger, and that you have much to look forward to. We’re very excited about working with you to help you achieve your future ambitions, whether that’s helping you to get the qualifications you need for university, or teaching you essential skills for your dream career. When you join us in September, you can expect: • • • • • • • •

Enthusiastic, caring, specialist subject tutors Exciting enrichment activities – visits to Chill Factore, Alton Towers and more! University masterclasses and expert guest speakers A Pre-Professionals Programme, with your very own Learning Development Mentor and Careers Coach A Gifted & Talented Programme, with rewards including trips to the Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre Regional and national competitions Quality work experience and industry placement opportunities All the benefits that come with being part of the University of Bolton Group

Need something to do? Get ahead and start preparing for your course by checking out some of the recommended websites, subject materials and activities in this booklet. If you have any questions about your subject, please email us or contact us via our social media channels. Wishing you all the very best, Gibson Jeremie - Curriculum Leader for Engineering Email: gibson.jeremie@boltoncc.ac.uk

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Your Place is Safe We’d like to say that we’re here to help and please rest assured that your place at Bolton College is safe. We understand that it’s an anxious time for you right now, with lots of uncertainty, but please don’t worry about your application - we’ve got it covered! However, if you do have any questions, any at all, please drop our expert admissions team an email on admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk and they’ll be happy to help. Our advice to all Year 11 students is to: As a priority, complete any work that your school teachers are setting you – this will ensure you have completed your GCSE courses and are well-prepared for your college course in September. After completing your school work, help get prepared for studying with us by trying some of the resources and activities on the following pages.

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engineering Resources & Activities

Engineering Libraries Free downloadable books, relating to different engineering fields.

Engineering Books https://www.engbookspdf.com/

WorldCat https://www.worldcat.org/title/digital-engineering-librarymcgraw-hill-engineering-online/oclc/69664659

Engineering 108 http://www.engineering108.com/

Queen Mary University of London https://www.library.qmul.ac.uk/ subject-guides/electronicengineering-and-computer-science/ useful-websites/electronicengineering/

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Engineering Simulations Bite-sized videos that will open your eyes to the wonders of engineering. https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCxS0Ga0sAHX39LYkswiv63g/featured

Learn Engineering Videos to clear misconceptions, create a passion for engineering and explain complicated technologies in a simple way. https://www.youtube.com/user/LearnEngineeringTeam

Maths for Engineering Maths but with a difference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; targeted specifically at engineers.

STEM Learning https://www.stem.org.uk/engineering-resources/ secondary-maths

MEI https://mei.org.uk/engineering_support

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General Bridging Resources for All Areas Century Free interactive learning and assessment materials across multiple subjects. www.century.tech

BBC Bitesize Three new lessons added EVERY weekday, with videos, activities and more. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Barclays Life Skills Problem solving and employability skills resources. www.barclayslifeskills.com/young-people

Form Time Ideas We love this! Randomly generate a page of quiz questions, covering everything from brainteasers to general knowledge. www.formtimeideas.com

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Twinkl Subscription-based resources for learners with special educational needs. www.twinkl.co.uk

Teaching Resources Home-schooling from TES, covering all subjects. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/teacheressentials/home-learning

Gojimo Revision app that covers all major subjects. www.gojimo.com

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English & Maths An excellent starting point for college study is to further improve your English and maths skills. These websites and resources are an excellent place to start.

English Audible Whilst schools are closed, you can listen to FREE audiobooks for teens. https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Downloadable Resources Access FREE resources, covering a range of texts.

English & Media Centre www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications

Seneca www.senecalearning.com

Teachit English www.teachitenglish.co.uk/resources

Cambridge Dictionary Links for punctuation, spelling and grammar, as well as interactive quizzes. www.dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/punctuation

Cambridge English FREE interactive activities and resources. www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/free-resources

Fun, English, Games Interactive games at a variety of levels, with links to other subject areas, including maths. www.funenglishgames.com/worksheets.html

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maths Corbettmaths Videos and downloadable questions, categorised by topic. www.corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/further-maths

Hegarty Maths Interactive activities including videos and questions. Requires school registration. www.hegartymaths.com

Integral Teaching and learning materials for Level 3 core maths and further maths. Requires school registration. Core maths: www.amsp.org.uk/teachers/core-maths/resources Higher level maths: www.amsp.org.uk/news/free-resources-190320

Onmaths Brush up on those online skills with this revision tool. www.onmaths.com

Mr Barton Maths With these videos and quizzes, revision just got fun. www.mrbartonmaths.com/index.html

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M C N E NR I H E T

There’s more to life at Bolton College than being in the classroom - with our enrichment programme, you’ll benefit from trips and activities, clubs, and access to College and regional competitions! View our enrichment brochure here: https://bit.ly/bc-enrichment

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ENGINEERING Performing Engineering Operations (ENG Prac) Level 2

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Study Programme Overview

Elements of Study

Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise your career prospects and widen your options for further or higher study.

Your programme consists of the following elements:

This growth sector offers excellent career opportunities in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing and design engineering. The rewards include a job that is well paid, diverse and engaging and the opportunity to develop transferable skills which are in demand locally, nationally and worldwide.

• Study of your chosen vocational subject (50% of your programme) • English and maths (continued until the achievement of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent) • Employability skills (e.g. punctuality, attendance, communication and team work) • Work experience (giving you a taste of working life) • Tutorial & personal development (e.g. healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills)

Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore developed alongside employer needs.

Entry Requirements

Work experience is also an integral part of our study programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to the world of work.

How will I be Assessed?

What You’ll Learn • Working Safely in an engineering environment • Working efficiently and effectively in engineering • Using and communicating technical information In addition, optional units including: • Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system • Producing platework components and assemblies • Assembling and testing electronic circuits

We ask that you have three GCSEs at grade 3 or above. You must have Maths at Grade 4 or above.

You will be continually assessed throughout the year; there will be no exams.

Supporting Your Learning and Wellbeing We want you to enjoy every minute of College, both in the classroom and out of it, so we have a range of dedicated support and wellbeing services. These include FREE travel; FREE breakfast; dedicated Learning Development Mentors; impartial advice and guidance; dedicated one-to-one support for learners with additional needs; and support with the cost of College, plus much more.

You will have the opportunity to complete work experience during the course. Many of our learners are offered a permanent position at the end of their placement. Around 15 of this year’s learners gained some kind of employment through exposure to the industry. If required for your chosen career or HE course, you may wish to study English & maths to Level 3.

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Future Opportunities Alongside your studies, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of the University of Bolton’s EXCEED programme. This will give you a range of additional skills and experiences, and includes masterclasses; university visits; access to industry experts; and mentoring and support with your university application, perfect for that next step into Higher Education. After you have completed the course you could remain in College and progress on to the Foundation Diploma Level 3 course. Alternatively, if you choose to look for paid work you could opt for an Engineering or Manufacturing Apprenticeship. Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk Following further study you could work as: • An Electrical Engineer where you could earn up to £40,000 a year, depending on experience. Once Chartered, you could earn £45,000 a year or more • A Telecoms Engineer, earning between £16,000 and £30,000 a year • A Design and Development Engineer, earning between £21,000 and £55,000 a year, depending on experience

and Careers Coach. They’ll help you to manage your studies, oversee your progress and aid in your personal development. You’ll also benefit from quality work experience and industry placements, ensuring that you’re ready for the world of work. You could also benefit from getting involved in volunteering opportunities, both locally and abroad, and youth social action projects, perfect for enhancing your CV.

Why Choose Us? We’re part of the University of Bolton Group, which means you’ll benefit from all that the University has to offer, including world-class facilities and access to industry experts. Throughout your time at College, we’ll reward your achievements, with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre, the University’s outdoor pursuits centre, and so much more. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award. In our last Ofsted inspection, we were graded ‘Good’. Our £75 million campus offers: • A newly refurbished fitness suite and sports hall • Apple Mac suites • Libraries • A theatre and dance studios • A café selling Costa coffee • The Academy Hair & Beauty Salon • Signature restaurant We also have a wide range of events throughout the year, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

• Hearing and meeting with guest speakers from the industry • Masterclass in various engineering field. • Engineering and college football championship and other sports • Engineering departmental skills competition • Various departmental trip such as karting, Go-ape, paint-balling etc • Opportunities to take part in the regional skill competitions • Opportunities to take part in overseas Erasmus programme to Hungary, Romania and Slovenia

Open Events Discover what Bolton College has to offer by attending one of our Open Events: • Tuesday 4th February 2020, 5.30pm-8pm

How to Apply? Submit an application online by visiting www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-application

Pre-Professionals Programme As part of our Pre-Professionals Programme, you’ll have your own personal Learning Development Mentor

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Disclaimer: Every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within these course information sheets was accurate at the time of publishing. Bolton College is constantly evaluating its services to meet the needs of learners; therefore programmes/courses/Apprenticeships, resources and facilities may be subject to change without prior notice.

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ENGINEERING BTEC 90 Credit Foundation/Extended Diploma Level 3

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Study Programme Overview The engineering sector offers excellent career opportunities in general, electrical/electronic, mechanical, computer and manufacturing engineering. The rewards include a job that is well paid, diverse and engaging. It will also give you the opportunity to develop transferable skills which are in demand locally, nationally and worldwide. Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore developed alongside employer needs. Work experience is also an integral part of our study programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to the world of work.

What You’ll Learn This fascinating and informative course consists of: Year one: • Engineering Principles • Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team • Engineering Product Design and Manufacture • Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering

• Work experience (giving you a taste of working life) • Tutorial & personal development (e.g. healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills)

Entry Requirements We ask that you have either four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Science or the Engineering BTEC Diploma Level 2

How will I be Assessed? You will be continually assessed throughout the years; with an average of three assignments per unit. There will be three externally assessed units.

Plus three optional units Year Two: Extended Diploma • A specialist Engineering Project • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers (assessed externally) • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems Plus six optional units Elements of Study Your programme consists of the following elements: • Study of your chosen vocational subject (50% of your programme) • English and maths (continued until the achievement of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent) • Employability skills (e.g. punctuality, attendance, communication and team work) Part of the University of Bolton Group /boltoncollege

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Future Opportunities Alongside your studies, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of the University of Bolton’s EXCEED programme. This will give you a range of additional skills and experiences, and includes masterclasses; university visits; access to industry experts; and mentoring and support with your university application, perfect for that next step into Higher Education. If you choose to look for paid work you could opt for an Engineering or Manufacturing Apprenticeship. Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk Following further study you could work as: • An Electrical Engineer where you could earn up to £40,000 a year, depending on experience. Once Chartered, you could earn £45,000 a year or more • A Telecoms Engineer, earning between £16,000 and £30,000 a year • A Design and Development Engineer, earning between £21,000 and £55,000 a year, depending on experience

Enrichment We want to give you a positive experience at College and a rounded view of the industry you could one day be working in. So, during your time at College, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of activities, including: • Attending national motorsports events • Guest speakers from the industry and engineering masterclasses • Engineering and college football championship and other sports • Departmental skills competitions and regional skills competitions • Trips such as karting, Go-ape, paint-balling etc • Opportunities to take part in overseas Erasmus programme to Hungary, Romania and Slovenia

You could also benefit from getting involved in volunteering opportunities, both locally and abroad, and youth social action projects, perfect for enhancing your CV.

A newly refurbished fitness suite and sports hall Apple Mac suites Libraries A theatre and dance studios A café selling Costa coffee The Academy Hair & Beauty Salon Signature restaurant

We also have a wide range of events throughout the year, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

Open Events Discover what Bolton College has to offer by attending one of our Open Events: • Tuesday 4th February 2020, 5.30pm-8pm

How to Apply? Submit an application online by visiting www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-application

Pre-Professionals Programme As part of our Pre-Professionals Programme, you’ll have your own personal Learning Development Mentor and Careers Coach. They’ll help you to manage your studies, oversee your progress and aid in your personal development. You’ll also benefit from quality work experience and industry placements, ensuring that you’re ready for the world of work. Part of the University of Bolton Group

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