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Engineering AAQ

at Salisbury Sixth Form College, Salisbury · sixth form college

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The ‘how and why things work’ course for the curious amongst you, providing the opportunity, through applied learning, to develop your understanding of the fundamental mathematical and scientific principles that underpin all engineering. This advanced alternative qualification (AAQ) is equivalent to one A level and complements Maths, Physics, Environmental Science and Business. You might be interested in this qualification if you want to apply what you learn to practical, real life contexts such as: recreating physical products as a 3D model; assembling, testing and programming electronic devices; disassembling a product to investigate how it works. In this course you will develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the sector and that prepare you for progressing to university. You will develop transferable skills that can be used in both higher education and other life and work situations, such as safe working practices, effective communication, project based skills and using thinking and problem solving skills in order to identify solutions. You will explore and design the products and systems that make up the world around us. Learning about design and technology encourages you to develop design thinking skills that open up a world of possibility - giving you the tools to create your future.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE AT 4 OR ABOVE INCLUDING 5 IN MATHS | 4 IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 5:5 IN COMBINED SCIENCE | 5 IN PHYSICS

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • SALISBURY 6TH FORM COLLEGE (S6C)

    66-78 Tollgate Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2JJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SALISBURY

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