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  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

Engineering

Key Stage 4

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The Engineering Diploma

Introduction

• This is a two year course.
• Focuses on different aspects of Engineering.
• The course is a Diploma in Engineering.
• It is equivalent to four GCSE`s A*- C.

This is an academic course designed for students who are capable of A to C grade GCSE’s. The majority of the course assessment will be in the form of written reports, backed up with elements of practical.

Advantages

It will prepare you for employment in the engineering industry or progress you into the schools A Level engineering course.

It will provide education and training within specific areas of Engineering.

Diplomas are specifically designed to give vocational students a more academic route.

Allows you to gain and improve skills that can be used within an industrial context.

Gives students the opportunity to Experience different aspects of engineering

Course Structure

The course is divided into different units that focus on individual areas within the Engineering industry.

The different units are as follows:

Unit 1: The world of engineering.
Unit 2: Engineering design.
Unit 3: Engineering applications of computers
Unit 4: Producing engineering solutions.
Unit 5: Construct electronic and electrical systems.
Unit 6: Manufacturing engineering.
Unit 7: Maintenance.
Unit 8: Innovation, enterprise and technological advance.

Safety Issues

Students must be aware that due to health and safety legislation, heavy duty foot ware is required in some workshops. Note If you choose this course you will be unable to follow another technology option.

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Engineering

 

B-Tech Engineering Diploma

Introduction

  • This is a two year course.
  • Focuses on different aspects of Engineering.
  • The course is a B-Tec Diploma in Engineering.
  • It is equivalentIt is equivalent to four GCSE`s A*- C.

Advantages

It will prepare you for employment in the engineering industry or progress you into the schools A Level Engineering course.

It will provide education and training within specific areas of Engineering.

B-Tec qualifications are recognised by employers and educational institutions.

Allows you to gain and improve skills that can be used within an industrial context.

Course Structure

The course is divided into different units that focus on individual areas within the Engineering industry.

The different units are as follows:

Unit 1: Working practices in engineering.
Unit 2: Using and interoperating Engineering information.
Unit 3: Applied electrical and mechanical science.
Unit 4: Mathematics for Engineers.
Unit 8: Selecting Engineering materials.
Unit 9: Engineering assembly techniques.
Unit 10: Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques in Engineering.
Unit 14: Selecting and using Secondary Machinery Techniques.

Safety issues

Students must be aware that due to health and safety legislation, heavy duty foot ware is required in some workshops.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

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Engineering Education Scheme

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Project Summary

The project that we have been given to do by the Royal Navy evolved from an actual incident that took place on board a submarine where a fire occurred.

Emergency breathing devices that are provided to protect against inhalation of smoke were ignored as crew members chose to run for safety instead.

An investigation has revealed clearly that submarine personnel have no confidence in the device as it takes too long to remove from the container and put on.

The research that we have carried out has revealed that packaging used to contain them in is over-complicated and not necessary.

The actual breathing unit is not the easiest piece of equipment to use but research has revealed that at the moment, it is the best available.

We have therefore attempted to design a better container for the breathing device.

Our research has involved an extensive look at all types of packaging used everywhere. This has resulted in the team successfully prototyping a design idea based on a sandwich box, the type where the front tears off.

A successful prototype has enabled us to manufacture a full size model, complete with a release mechanism, for removing the breathing device.

The final design has been modelled using 3D CAD and a full set of orthographic drawings produced.

  • Interview with IET's Engineering & Technology Education magazine (www.theiet.org/ete), Level 2 Engineering Diploma Students testing areodynamic dragsters.
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Level 2 Engineering Diploma Students testing areodynamic dragsters.

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