Mode of study 1 lesson per week
Duration 16 Weeks
Campus London Road Campus
Start date 18 September 2024 Please note that day of week is just an indication at this stage and could be subject to change
Course code PLR4HEE (2425)
Runs on Wednesday
12:45-19:00

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This short higher-level programme focusses on:

Mechatronics

Auto-focus cameras, car cruise control and automated airport baggage handling systems as examples of mechatronic systems. This unit looks at Mechatronics as the combination of mechanical, electrical and computer/controlled engineering working together in automated systems and ‘smart’ product design.

Electrical Systems and Fault Finding

Electrical systems that can be found in a very wide range of locations such as in manufacturing facilities, airports, transport systems, shopping centres, hotels and hospitals, in the workplace and at home.  Focus is on the taking the electrical supply from the national grid, converting it to a suitable voltage and then distributing it safely to the various system components and uses such as electric motors, lighting circuits and environmental controls.

Austin Luzadas

Austin Luzadas

Level 3 in Engineering
Previous school: Holy Trinity School, Telford

Level 2 was mostly practical and this year on Level 3 there is a lot of theory and it's preparing me for university. I live outside of Shrewsbury and the transport links to the College are good.

Jason Roberts

Jason Roberts

A Level Product Design (Maths, Physics)
Previous school: The Priory School

Product Design gives you a lot of options for your future. I enjoyed the project where we had to make something out of a generic Ikea stool – I created an adjustable table. After College I would like to do an Apprenticeship with JLR.

Samantha Pitchford

Samantha Pitchford

Level 2 Fabrication and Welding
Previous school: Charlton School

I’m a practical person, so I wanted to do something with my hands.  I didn’t have any experience before, but the teachers were really good at guiding me through.  I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so the fact that the staff let me work to my own pace really helped.  I have now secured an Apprenticeship with Caterpillar in Shrewsbury, and I can see myself being there for some time.  I’m sure it wouldn’t have happened unless I’d been on this course as at my interview they seemed really impressed with what I was doing.

Chloe Millington

Chloe Millington

Engineering Apprentice at Ricoh

I studied Product Design at A Level and really enjoyed it. Taking on an Engineering Apprenticeship seemed like the natural progression from that, and I’ve appreciated every minute of it. It is great working for Ricoh and being able to study at SCG, as I get so many opportunities, such as taking part in WorldSkills.

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