Technical Baccalaureate
Technical Baccalaureate - TechBac
Why study for a Technical Baccalaureate?
The Technical Baccalaureate performance measure is a new government initiative designed to offer an alternative to A levels for young people aged 16-19 with aspirations of a technical career. It’s made up of 3 elements: a high-quality vocational qualification, such as a BTEC National; an approved level 3 mathematics qualification, such as Edexcel A level Maths; and an Extended Project.
At Elutec this is made up from
- A 3 A level equivalent BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering
- A level maths
- Extended Project Qualification
It is a demanding course and would only suit those with an aptitude for pure and applied maths.
Engineering course outline
YEAR 1
- 1 Engineering Principles. (EXAMINATION)
- 2 Delivery of engineering processes as a team.
- 3 Engineering product design and manufacture. (EXAMINATION)
- 10 Computer aided design in engineering
- 4 Applied commercial and quality principles in engineering
- 24 Maintenance of mechanical systems.
- 11 Engineering maintenance and condition monitoring
- 15 Electrical Machines.
YEAR 2
- 5 Specialist engineering project
- 6 Microcontroller systems for engineers (EXAMINATION)
- 7 Calculus to solve engineering problems
- 8 Further engineering maths
- 22 Electronic printed circuit board design and manufacture
- 25 Mechanical behaviour of metallic materials
- 26 Mechanical behaviour of non - metallic materials
Maths course outline
YEAR 1
- Pure Maths C1: Includes algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, differential & integral calculus.
- Pure Maths C2: Includes algebra & functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, logarithms & exponentials, differential & integral calculus.
- Mechanics M1: Includes mathematical models in mechanics, vectors and their applications in mechanics, kinetics of a particle, statics of a particle, dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line, moments.
YEAR 2
- Pure Maths C3: Includes algebra and functions, trigonometry, logarithms and exponentials, differential calculus, numerical methods.
- Pure Maths C4: Includes algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, differential and integral calculus, vectors.
- Decision D1: Includes kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line or a plane, centres of mass, work and energy, collisions, statics of rigid bodies.
EPQ course outline
YEAR 1
Three elements are required to complete the programme of study in year 12.
- A 5k word essay
- A logbook
- A presentation on the chosen subject
Resources
All the specialist Technical rooms and well equipped workshops plus milling, turning and CNC workshops are available for the engineering course along with specialist maths facilities. EPQ is taught together and each student is assigned a supervisor to help them progress through the technical assignment writing exercise.
Extension activities
We receive visits from university staff to deliver aspects of the EPQ course and all the normal extension activities are available to students after school.
Industry links
Please look at the specific course outlines for this information.
This course will prepare me for…
The TechBac is valued as a bench mark for academic achievement in a vocational area of study. Its sets a high standard for technical courses and is part of the flag ship government education reform to encourage young people to aim high in technical fields. This will prepare you for top universities and higher or degree apprenticeships in industry.
Quotes
“At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession” Queen Elizabeth ll.
