Engineering
| Curriculum Lead: | Mr C Rockley |
Curriculum Intent
In engineering, our intent is to inspire all young people to be confident and resilient learners, now and in their future endeavours. We aim to develop their understanding of the engineered world and to embed problem solving skills both as individuals and as members of a team.
We strive to link work with other disciplines such as mathematics and science. We achieve this by teaching our young people to use their acquired knowledge and skills with confidence and accuracy and by further enhancing their education with an array of enrichment opportunities.
Programmes of Study: Engineering
Curriculum Implementation
Teaching in Engineering draws on a wide range of Engineering experience in both industry and education. The facilities include a spacious, modern classroom with a full suite of computers as well as a well-equipped workshop. Traditional Engineering skills are taught alongside modern CAD / CAM techniques with students gaining experience of using industry standard equipment.
Key Stage 3 Engineering
Students take Engineering for 9 weeks in Year 7 and 9 weeks in Year 8 on the TAC carousel. As a result, students begin their KS4 studies with a firm base of Engineering knowledge and skills.
The KS3 curriculum plans can be found via the links below. They set out the order and length of each topic. Formal assessments take place at the end of each unit of work.
Key Stage 4 Engineering
In Key stage 4, students undertake three NEA units of work, (Non examined assessment) which, along with a final exam, count towards the final grade.
At KS3 students will be given a homework task once a fortnight. At KS4 this frequency increases to once a week. Homework will often be peer or self-assessed in class, and pupils will receive verbal feedback on their homework where appropriate.
Curriculum Impact
Results
Engineering is a relatively new subject at Bishop Rawstorne but has returned increasingly good results with positive residual scores for the past two years
Pupil voice surveys provide on-going evidence of the quality of teaching and learning in the curriculum area, with students enjoying their lessons, feeling supported by their teachers and relishing the variety of activities they undertake in lessons.
Enrichment
The STEM club (Science Technology, Engineering and Maths) is a very popular afterschool enrichment opportunity for years 7 to 9 and involves the design and building of a Greenpower Electric car. This new car will compliment our existing car and will be raced in the Greenpower Challenge national race series
Careers and Progression
The OCR National level 1 / 2 in Engineering Manufacture qualification is an ideal route into Engineering at college or Engineering or trade apprenticeships.
Local college courses:
Runshaw College
A Level:
3D Design
Design Engineering
BTEC:
Level 2 Engineering
Level 3 Engineering
T Level:
Engineering (Design and Development) level 3
Wigan and Leigh College
Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Engineering Diploma EMT Level 3
Myerscough College
Advanced Engineering (Motorsport) level 3
Agricultural Engineering Level 3