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www.utcn.org.uk @utc_norfolk 2021 Entry @utcnorfolk
UTCN Open
Events Our Vision
To be the best in developing
Year 10 Virtual Open Evening 8/10/2020
tomorrow’s Engineering, Computing
Year 12 Virtual Open Evening 22/10/2020
and Science professionals.
Student-Led Open Morning 30/01/2021
Employer-Led Event 15/04/2021
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Curriculum
We run four programmes at UTCN as shown in the table below. In addition,
all students participate in Find Your Future (page 14), Work Experience
and CV Building. All programmes run over four days a week, Monday –
Thursday in Year 12 and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in Year 13.
T Level Transition T Level Transition Level 3 Engineering A Level Plus Programme
Programme - Engineering Programme - Digital Programme
Great for progression to study Great for progression to study Great for progression to Level 3 Great for progression to
T Levels T Levels and Level 4 apprenticeships or university or Level 3 and Level
university 4 apprenticeships
One-year course that leads One-year course that leads Two-year course equivalent to Two-year course studying
onto the T Level in Engineering onto the T Level in Engineering 3 A Levels covering all aspects STEM or STEM-related A
in September 2022 in September 2022 of Engineering Levels and/or Engineering
First-rate careers guidance First-rate careers guidance First-rate careers guidance First-rate careers guidance
Work experience Work experience Work with employers to solve Work with employers and
real world problems universities to solve real world
Work experience problems
Work experience
3 days a week at UTCN 3 days a week at UTCN 4-days per week at UTCN 4-days per week at UTCN
1 day per week work-related activities 1 day per week work-related activities 1-day per week CV building 1-day per week CV building
1 day per week CV building 1 day per week CV building
GCSE English & Maths re-take GCSE English & Maths re-take
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3
Minimum entry criteria: Minimum entry criteria: Minimum entry criteria: Minimum entry criteria:
Grade 4 in Maths, Grade 4 in Maths, Grade 5 in Maths, Grade 5 in Maths,
Grade 3 in English Language, Grade 3 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Language Grade 5 in English Language
Strong interest in Engineering Strong interest in Engineering 3 x Grade 4s in other subjects Grade 6 in subjects chosen
Strong interest in Engineering Strong interest in subjects
chosen
16 places 16 places 40 places 40 places
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Welcome
Are You Ready For The Future? A Message from the
More Importantly, Are You Ready For Your Future?
The world is changing - fast! But are you preparing for this new future? Are
Sixth Form Team
you learning how to solve problems, program robots, use 3D printers and Choosing the next step in your education is a pivotal decision. Your choice
advanced machinery? Or are you contemplating a curriculum that would of Sixth Form and courses will shape your future career path. At UTCN we
prepare you nicely for the 19 th Century? will ensure you leave us with qualifications, an emerging career, and an
understanding of how to succeed in today’s changing world.
Here at UTCN, we exist to develop tomorrow’s engineering and technology
specialists. And, if you look at our Destinations table on pages 8 and 9, you will see
that is exactly what we do. We prepare our students in four ways: Excellence
Joining UTCN is a decision to join a dynamic, ambitious and successful community.
1. Relevant Curriculum We have high expectations of students to demonstrate vision, resilience and
Our curriculum is relevant. We work with local and national employers and determination to achieve excellence. This is matched by high quality teaching,
universities to make sure our curriculum gives our students the right skills for the
future. As 100% of the students who have left us have gone onto employment or access to learning mentors, and strong links with employers and universities. Our
university, we must be on the right lines! students are provided with a wide range of opportunities and experiences that
support them to make informed decisions and enable them to graduate from UTCN
2. Fantastic Facilities prepared for their future in higher education, a career or both.
We have a fabulous £10m site which contains £1.3m of specialist engineering
and scientific equipment which provide many unique learning experiences for our Professionalism
students.
At UTCN we place great emphasis on students’ futures and pride ourselves on the
3. Employer Links support given to students to prepare them for an apprenticeship, university or a
We have the support of a significant number of employers and the sponsorship of the first job. If you read the case studies later in this prospectus you will see how well
University of East Anglia. These organisations support the delivery of the curriculum, students who have completed their studies at UTCN are doing. We know that the key
provide work experience, offer first-rate careers advice and help our students to success lies in an excellent work ethic, organisation and positive attitude.
develop the skills that employers actually want.
4. Great People Respect
We are a small school where you will be a person, not At UTCN we create a supportive and personalised student experience. Through our
a number. We have a talented team of teachers and pastoral system, students are supported by Form Tutors and Year Leads. We place a
other professionals and we will get to understand what strong emphasis on student welfare, and foster positive student-teacher relationships
motivates you and help you to find your future. founded on mutual respect. We look forward to meeting you and working together
towards achieving outstanding grades and fulfilling your ambitions.
If reading the above excites you, then I would urge
you to come and visit us at one of the open or virtual
events shown on page 2. A new and exciting future Mr Everett and Mr Doheny
could be closer than you think! Sixth Form Heads of Year
Alex Hayes
Headteacher
Examples of Year
13 Destinations Top Salary for 2020
£27,000 at 18
years old!
Come and see our Destinations
Board in Reception for our
latest student destinations
Our Year 13 leavers go on to study at top universities and to take up
prestigious apprenticeships. We are especially delighted with our students’
success at securing higher and advanced apprenticeships - many of which are
very well paid and offer excellent career progression.
Apprenticeships: Employment:
• Anglian Water BAE
Education: • Aviva • Engineering Assistant
• Balfour Beatty
Anglia Ruskin University of Hertfordshire BF1 Systems
• BBC
• Engineering • Aeronautical Engineering • Carbon Steering Wheel Manufacturer
• Automotive Engineering with • BMW
CTC Aviation Academy Motorsport • British Army Hewlett Packard
• Pilot Training • British Sugar • Programmer
University of Hull • Canham Consulting
International Aviation Academy Norwich • Mechanical Engineering Lotus
• Clearwater
• Professional Aviation • Skilled Fitter
• Engineering Practice University of Lincoln • Dyson
• Computer Science • Electronics Tech RAF
De Montfort University • Harford Attachments Ltd • Mechanic
• Business and Finance University of Liverpool • Jaguar Landrover
• Mechatronics and Robotic Systems
• James Fisher Lowestoft
University of Bournemouth
• Design Engineering University of Manchester • KLM
• Mechanical Engineering • Robotics • Lotus
• Marsh
University of Cambridge University of Nottingham • Mercedes-Benz AMG
• Mechanical Engineering • Medicine
• Morgan Sindall
University of Cardiff Oxford Brookes University • MSI Defence System Ltd.
• Computer Science • Motorsport Engineering • National Grid
• NHS
University of Cumbria University of Plymouth • Norfolk Property Services (NPS)
• Conservation Biology • Computing
• Opito - Skills for Oil and Gas
• Computing and Games Development
University of East Anglia • R.G Carter
“I wouldn’t be where I
• Bioengineering University of Suffolk • Robinson’s Audi
• Biology • Computer Games Programming
am now if I hadn’t made
• RAF
• Chemistry the decision to go to
• Royal Navy
• Computer Science University of Sussex UTCN, and it is by far
• Seajacks
• Engineering • Computer Science one of the best decisions
• Tarmac
• Mathematics • Product Design I’ve ever made.”
• Warren Services
University of West England Evie, now studying Geophysics at
• Aerospace Engineering the University of East Anglia
Cutting Edge Facilities University Technical College Norfolk is equipped to the highest standards and contains £1.3m of specialist equipment. This equipment was procured after careful liaison with local employers to ensure that UTCN students are ‘workready’ when they leave us. We have a gym and Sixth Form area for you to enjoy too!
Employer “Pupils in Year 11 and
Year 13 move on to a
Supporters range of high-quality
destinations”
Ofsted 2019
EMKAY PLASTICS
Industry
Liaison
Group
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Find Your Future CV Building Day
A unique feature of UTCN is Find We work hard to understand what All Sixth Form courses comprise a CV Building Day. The
Your Future (FYF). As the name employers are looking for. This is purpose is to build experience that will be valuable for
suggests, FYF will help you: your opportunity to create a C.V. that future employment or study. This could include:
sets you apart.
• Find a career that is suitable for • Paid work
you FYF is a vital and compulsory part of • Work experience
• Build key employability skills the curriculum and takes place every • Voluntary work
like teamwork, leadership and Wednesday morning. • Skill development
presentational skills • Additional study (close to the examination period)
• Make industry contacts to help A few examples from 2019/20:
you find your future • Planning and presenting a new Your tutor will work with you to identify suitable opportunities for
bridge building for Norwich with you to pursue during this time.
The challenges vary from design Create Norwich
tasks to making prototype solutions • Wind Energy task using 3D
which can, in some cases, be technology sponsored by
adopted by the employer. Vattenfall
• Modifying and racing an
You will get the chance to work on electric powered race car with
projects in various key sectors Greenpower
– Automotive, Aviation, Marine, • Property task set by NPS
Construction, Energy, Tech and Property
many more. More importantly, these • Consultants - students took
projects will help you find your future. the roles Architect, Quantity
Surveyor,
Employers often reward students • Engineer and Project Manager
with prizes for the best ideas or best and designed a housing
team, and these challenges have development including scaled
led to offers of work experience and model
excellent apprenticeships (including • Software engineering task
degree level). sponsored by Aviva
• Designing and building CANSATs
and then launching them via a
rocket with Raptor.
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Curriculum
Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offers
students an enjoyable, challenging
Enrichment
and rewarding programme of
personal development, which is of the
highest quality and the widest reach.
It is a personal challenge available to as students can begin the Silver
all, not a competition against others. Award level as a direct entrant. The
Completion of the award is voluntary, Silver Award can be completed in as
as students commit their own time to little as 12 months.
undertake activities which they have
Competitions & Challenges selected. After completion of the Silver Award
The UTCN Sixth Form offers fantastic level, students are able to progress
opportunities, not just to gain good UTCN offers students in Year 12 the to the Gold Award level and will
technical qualifications, but there are opportunity to undertake the Silver continue to receive support from
also a wide range of competitions and Award level which consists of the UTCN with its completion.
challenges that you can participate following sections:
in. These team based challenges • Volunteering – to encourage
provide you with a chance to apply service to individuals and to the Further Opportunities at
your technical and business skills to community, UTCN
problem solving tasks that have been • Expedition – to encourage a spirit
• Aviva Hackathon
devised by industry. of adventure and discovery,
• The Brilliant Club for university
• Skills – to encourage the
success
Here are just some of the projects development of personal
• Cambridge Physics Professor
that our Sixth Form students interests, hobbies and social and
Talk – ‘Quantum Mechanics’
participate in: practical skills,
• First Aid Course
• Physical Recreation – to
• Interview Skills with TEC
F1 in Schools encourage participation and
Partners
This national and international improvement in physical activity.
• Linked In workshop
competition allows teams to design,
• Raptor rocket launch
produce and market a model Expeditions are organised by UTCN
• Royal Navy Challenge in
F1 vehicle that meets stringent each year and students attend
Portsmouth
regulations, just like the real F1 regular training sessions at school
• Speed Networking with Employer
setup. The teams take their models in order to complete the Expedition
Supporters
powered by CO2 canisters and race Section. The remaining sections are
• Ski Trip
them against competitors. completed by students in their own
• Trip to BT Adastral Park
time. UTCN staff support students
• Trip to Russia to explore the
The UTCN Navy Boat Challenge as they progress through the
history of space
Teams design and manufacture award, however a large amount of
• University of Lincoln UCAS talk
a marine craft that is capable of responsibility lies with the student. It
• Vattenfall 3DW workshops
retrieving lost cargo, either floating, is not necessary to have participated
• Visit to Swift Air
on land or from the sea bed. This will in the Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Warren Services engineering trip
often involve the design of robotics, Scheme previously
winches, conveyors as well as the
boat drive systems.
17T Level Transition
Programme
Engineering: T Level Transition Digital: T Level Transition
Programme Programme
Minimum entry requirements Employability and Work Minimum entry requirements Employability and Work
Grade 4 in Mathematics Experience Grade 4 in Mathematics Experience
Grade 3 in English Language Our employer liaisons and careers staff Grade 3 in English Language Our employer liaisons and careers staff
will guide and support you in obtaining will guide and support you in obtaining
T Levels are new qualifications introduced meaningful work experience to help T Levels are new qualifications introduced meaningful work experience to help
in 2020 to provide technical routes for you develop all important employability in 2020 to provide technical routes for you develop all important employability
students pursuing a career in a specific skills. We also work directly with a range students pursuing a career in a specific skills. We also work directly with a range
sector of industry. The T Level Transition of employers to help bring industry into sector of industry. The T Level Transition of employers to help bring industry into
Programme is a one-year Level 2 course the classroom via technical challenges Programme is a one-year Level 2 course the classroom via technical challenges
designed to prepare students for the throughout the year. designed to prepare students for the throughout the year.
rigorous requirements of the Level 3 T rigorous requirements of the Level 3 T
Level in Engineering. Technical Competitions Level in Digital. Digital Competitions
You will have the opportunity to work in a You will have the opportunity to work in
The course comprises: The course comprises:
team to compete in one of the technical a team to compete in one of the Digital
• L2 Technical Engineering Study • L2 Cyber Security and Digital
competitions, such the Navy Challenge competitions, such as Hackathons and
• Employer Led Projects Forensics
or F1 in Schools. This is a fun way Cyber Centurion. This is a fun way
• Work Experience • Employer Led Projects
of helping you develop team working of helping you develop team working
• Technical Competitions • Work Experience
and collaborative skills, alongside the and collaborative skills, alongside the
• GCSE Maths and/or English • Digital Competitions
technical aspects of the course. technical aspects of the course.
• GCSE Maths and/or English
Technical Study
GCSE Maths and English GCSE Maths and English
The technical study element of this course Cyber Security and Digital
Where your grades have fallen short Forensics Where your grades have fallen short
will ensure you have a sound background
of the entry requirements into the L3 T of the entry requirements into the L3 T
in mechanical and electrical engineering The element of the course will ensure
Level, in the transition programme we Level, in the transition programme we
concepts as well as offering the chance you have a sound background in cyber
will provide you with excellent levels of will provide you with excellent levels of
for you to apply these concepts in a range security, information communication
support to guide you through the exam support to guide you through the exam
of practical tasks. You will gain knowledge technology and computing. You will gain
retake process. This support will be tightly retake process. This support will be tightly
and skills in bench fitting, machining, CAD, knowledge and skills in using specialist
focused and will see you working in a focused and will see you working in a
electrical circuit design and assembly, plus software to produce an ePortfolio of
small group with expert teachers. small group with expert teachers.
many more. Assessment of this element the progress you make. Assessment
will be a mix of internal coursework as well of this element will be a mix of internal
as an end of year exam. coursework as well as an end of year
exam.
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OCR
Level 3 Engineering
Programme
(Cambridge Technical Diploma In Engineering)
5 in Mathematics
Minimum Grade Grade 4 in English Language
3 grade 4s in other subjects
Content Summary
This programme is equivalent to three A Levels and can provide access into either
apprenticeship programmes or university courses. It is intended to provide a broad range of
knowledge, skills, and experiences to allow you progress onto your chosen specialist areas
of engineering. Students selecting this course will have a clear determination and passion
for the subject. Engineering students will need high levels of resilience in to keep up with the
challenge of the coursework assessed elements, and effective time management and self-
study skills to achieve in the examined elements.
Study units include:
• Applied Science and Mathematics • Materials Science
• Electrical and Mechanical Principles • Mechanical Simulation and Modelling
• Electrical and Mechanical Design • Circuit Simulation and Construction
• Computer Aided Design • Business for Engineering
• Electrical and Mechanical Operations • Project Management
• Control Engineering
What Can I Expect In Lessons?
From day one, the sheer range of engineering topics and sectors addressed in this course will
keep you engaged and busy. This is a two year course where each lesson will provide you with
a new challenge, initially focused on developing basic knowledge and skills, all of which start to
come together and allow you to apply them to industrial contexts and problem solving projects.
20 21A Level Plus
Programme
5 in Mathematics GCSE
Minimum Grade 5 in English Language GCSE
4 grade 5s in other subjects
Students Should Choose Three Subjects From The Following:
• Biology • English Language and English Literature
• Business Studies • Mathematics
• Chemistry • Further Mathematics
• Computer Science • Physics
• Level 3 C Tech Engineering
- Further Mathematics can only be studied if Mathematics has also been chosen
- EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) can be added to any selection
Whilst we endeavour to run all advertised courses, we reserve the right to withdraw courses if we do not
have a viable number of students. In such case, we will inform you by 28/02/21.
23Examining Body: Examining Body:
AQA AQA
A Level Biology A Level Business
Entry Criteria • Microbiology: Use microscopy to Entry Criteria What Can I Expect In Lessons?
explain how cells behave, replicate
GCSE Biology Grade 6 or 6,6 in No additional entry requirements. You do Lessons will be business led. Each topic
and interact with each other
Combined Science. not need to have studied GCSE Business will include real business examples from
• Ecology: Investigating relationships
to join this course but it will be valuable if small start-up businesses to multinational
between fauna and flora, methodical
This Biology A Level specification will you have. companies. You will learn about becoming
modelling and testing hypotheses
nurture your passion for biology and an entrepreneur to being an operational
• Immunology: Investigating
lay the foundations for further study Content Summary manager making key strategic decisions.
vaccination and the use of
and careers in biological sciences and Lessons regularly include videos,
monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis The A Level course comprises of ten
medicine. We start off by investigating documentaries, group work and the
and treating cancer units studied over two academic years.
the biochemical basis of life including opportunity to research businesses that
• Inheritance and diversity: All ten units are examined over three
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, interest you.
Investigating why we are similar but examination papers in Year 13. There is
carbohydrates and nucleic acids. We
different to other Sapiens, and the no coursework. Each examination is worth
then investigate the cellular nature of life, This is an opportunity to understand how
basis of disease 33.3%.
including eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, businesses really work.
using extensive laboratory techniques. The course links well with most other
What Can I Expect In Lessons? Topics covered within the units include:
This is then used to explain the subjects and will support applications
development of vascular and respiratory Biology is a truly engaging subject: for university and the world of work.
Year One: what is business; managers
disease. In Year 13 we explore the • Expect lessons to be interactive with Employers in particular welcome students
and leadership; and decision making to
issues associated with genetic diversity you driving the learning in the lesson who already have an understanding of
improve operational, marketing, financial
and evolution. We then look at the • Expect most lessons to contain an how a business is run.
and human resource performance.
homeostatic mechanisms in the body and element of practical work and for you
what happens when they go wrong. to be taught the skills to carry that
Year Two: analyse strategic positions of a
out effectively
business; choose strategic directions for a
Content Summary • Expect to work very hard in class
business; learn how to pursue strategies;
completing a variety of learning tasks
You will study the following main and how to manage strategic change in
designed to stretch and challenge
aspects of Biology: business.
you
• Biochemistry: Investigating the basic
• Expect to receive feedback on your
chemicals at the heart of all living
written work and for you to act on it
organisms
• Cardiovascular systems and
disease: Heart and lung physiology
and disease, Fish and locust gas
exchange systems
• Cell Biology: Investigate eukaryotic
cell ultrastructure and function using
light and electron microscopy
24 25Examining Body: Examining Body:
OCR OCR
Specification A Specification A
A Level Chemistry A Level Computer Science
Entry Criteria What Can I Expect In Lessons? Entry Criteria Programming Project
Candidates select their own user-driven
GCSE Chemistry Grade 6 or 6,6 in Lesson content varies depending on the GCSE Computer Science is not required
problem of an appropriate size and
Combined Science. In addition, a Grade 5 course topic. Expect to spend around but an aptitude test must be taken if
complexity to solve.
in Mathematics is required and a Grade 6 25% of your time in practical lessons you are not currently studying GCSE
• Problem identification
is desirable. and 75% in theoretical lessons. Lessons computing.
• Designing a solution
are interactive and involve group work
• Iterative development process
Content Summary as well as individual learning time. Content Summary
• Testing to inform development
Due to the nature of chemistry some of The A Level course is split into two
Chemistry is everywhere, helping us • Evaluating the success of the
most important skills you can do is to different units over two academic years.
explain the processes that allow life to solution
ask questions and challenge your own The first two units are examined and are
occur to enabling the construction of
concepts of the world around you. worth 40% each, whilst the third unit is a
space age materials. Chemistry is the The qualification, above all else, will be
study of substances, what they are made programming project worth 20%. relevant to the modern and changing
of, how they interact and how they alter world of technology. There will be a focus
the world around us. The units will include: on programming and an emphasise on the
Computer Systems importance of computational thinking as a
Having A Level Chemistry is an essential • The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle discipline.
qualification for students wishing to study and its effects on different registers
a diverse range of courses at University • How different input, output and With computational thinking at its core,
including Medicine, Dentistry, Chemistry storage devices can be applied to the the course will help students to develop
and Chemical Engineering, and Veterinary solution of different problems the skills to solve problems, design
Science and also for careers such as • Network security and threats, use of systems and understand machine
Accountancy, Patent Attorneys, and firewalls, proxies and encryption intelligence.
environmental consultancy.
Algorithms and Programming The course will also enable students
You will study the three main aspects of • Writing and following complex the opportunity to apply the academic
chemistry: algorithms principles learned in the classroom to real
• Physical chemistry: the how and why • Use of an IDE to develop/debug a world systems in an exciting and engaging
reactions take place program manner.
• Organic chemistry: the study of • Modularity, functions and
carbon chemistry, including how to procedures, parameter passing by What Can I Expect In Lessons?
identify functional groups and their value and by reference
Computer Science is delivered by two
role in life
experienced practitioners who both
• Inorganic chemistry: focuses on
specialise in different areas of computing.
the trends and patterns present
Expect lessons to be engaging and
in chemistry, understanding these
involve an extensive amount of problem
allows to you make predictions about
solving activities.
the unknowns and develop problem
solving skills
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OCR AQA
Level 3 C Tech Engineering A Level English Language
(Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate)
& English Literature
Entry Criteria What Can I Expect In Lessons?
Entry Criteria What Can I Expect In Lessons?
No additional entry criteria. You do Students working on the extended
not need to have studied engineering certificate course will receive a rich and Grade 6 or higher in both English As a core subject, English develops
previously but it will be valuable if you varied engineering experience, along the Language and English Literature. skills that are transferable across the
have. way developing a blend of theoretical and curriculum. There is a strong focus on
practical skills. Content Summary developing close reading skills and writing
Content Summary fluently and accurately. Students will be
As expected, the English Language and
You will study a number of separate expected to ask questions and suggest
Study units include: Literature A Level combines and develops
engineering units delivered over two their ideas about the texts studied, and to
• Applied Engineering, Science and the skills learnt across the two related
years, which will keep you busy and extend their reading at home.
Mathematics English GCSE’s. Students will study
motivated whilst opening your eyes to familiar authors such as Shakespeare
• Computer Aided Design and
the huge range of potential engineering and Robert Browning, as well as being
Manufacturing
pathways. introduced to new and challenging
• Mechanical and Electrical Principles
texts such as Margaret Atwood’s The
Equivalent in size to one A Level, this Handmaid’s Tale. The English Language
qualification is available to those students focus of the specification encourages
considering the A Level Plus programme. students to engage with the construction
The course is designed to complement of texts and their language, relating their
your academic study by providing you with content to context and genre.
a solid base of knowledge and skills in
engineering. The course is assessed across two exams
(80%) and one non-exam assessment
The most common progression routes (20%).
from this course would include university
or apprenticeship programmes.
Please note that this course will only run if we have sufficient demand
28 29Examining Body: Examining Body:
Edexcel Edexcel
A Level Mathematics A Level Further
Entry Criteria
Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics is required,
What Can I Expect In Lessons?
Mathematics is taught in a variety of
Mathematics
Grade 7 or higher is desriable. ways including investigations, problem Entry Criteria Content Summary
solving and applications. Lessons are
Grade 8 or higher at GCSE Mathematics. All Further maths students study a Pure
Content Summary designed to be interesting, progressive
You must also choose to study A Level Core content which equates to about two-
and challenging for all students. Students
Mathematics A Level is for both those who Mathematics. thirds of the exam papers at the end of the
can expect lessons to include the use of
find the subject enjoyable and interesting two-year course. This includes complex
technology, mechanical demonstrations
but also for those who wish to use it to Further Mathematics A Level is for numbers, matrices, proof by induction,
and reallife scenarios throughout the
facilitate their studies and interest in other students who have a deep-rooted passion sum of standard series, further calculus,
course.
subjects. Mathematics is a powerful and for the subject and enjoy the most hyperbolic functions and differential
beautiful subject that teaches students challenging and thought provoking of equations.
new skills and problem solving techniques problems.
that can be used in both Mathematics and The last third of the course is up to the
in the pursuit of many careers. It is for those wishing to earn two distinct individual where the teachers can suggest
‘A’ Level qualifications: one in ‘A’ Level from the following options. Decision maths
The course is broken down into the study Maths and one in ‘A’ Level Further Maths. (closely linked to computer science A
of Pure Mathematics which includes level), Further mechanics (closely linked
algebra, calculus, trigonometry and Students wanting to study Maths or to physics A level), Further statistics and
many other challenging and interesting Engineering at a top university will Further Pure content.
areas of Mathematics. Students also generally have been expected to have
study the applications of Mathematics studied Further Maths at ‘A’ Level. What Can I Expect In Lessons?
through Statistics and Mechanics; these Students applying for these courses who
Students studying Further Maths need
areas are especially useful for those have not studied Further Maths can be at
to have excellent algebraic skills and a
students looking to progress in the world a disadvantage.
love for the abstract nature of the subject.
of Engineering, Computing, Architecture,
As in ‘A’ Level Mathematics, you will
Finance and Business.
be expected to do a lot of written work,
presented so that others can understand
clearly what you are trying to do.
Please note that this course will only run if we have sufficient demand
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OCR AQA
Specification A
A Level Physics Level 3 Extended Project
Entry Criteria
GCSE Physics Grade 6 or 6,6 in
Content Summary
• Foundations of physics: dimensional
Qualification
Combined Science. In addition, a Grade 5 analysis with Scalars and Vectors. (EPQ)
in Mathematics is required. In addition, a • Forces and motion: Newton’s Laws,
Grade 6 in Mathematics is desirable. projectile motion, work energy and Entry Criteria The EPQ is recognised and respected
power, car safety and material by top universities and employers, and
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language is
Physics is the most fundamental science. properties. shows that you can work independently
required. You also need to have a strong
It involves the study of the universe and • Electrons, waves, and photons: over an extended period of time. You will
interest in your chosen topic and a good
its origins, and how matter behaves Kirchoff’s Laws, Quantum Physics, learn much about yourself and about your
grade in the relevant subject.
through space and time, from the very wave phenomena, and electrical chosen area throughout the course, with
large to the very small. It seeks to explain circuits. excellent support from your allocated
Content Summary
how the physical world operates through • Newtonian world and astrophysics: supervisor. This is a great opportunity to
Laws and the concepts of forces and field forces including gravitational, The Level 3 EPQ is allows you to study something you love, and show what
energy. Having A Level Physics will open electric and magnetic fields, higher complete a project in a subject area of you can do when given responsibility for
up the doors to a great variety of courses level mechanics and cosmology. your choice. The award is the equivalent your own learning.
at University including Engineering, • Particles and medical physics: of an AS level, and is worth up to 28
Mathematics, Economics, Physics and nuclear physics and applied physics UCAS points. Many students choose an
Architecture. It is also looked upon in medicine. area they plan to study at University, and
favourably for those wishing to enter or want to have a career in. You will plan,
business and finance as the analytical What Can I Expect In Lessons? develop and realise your project which
and problem skills you develop are well can be an artefact or an extended report/
Certain sections of the course will require
sought after. essay. Through the EPQ you will learn
more practical work than others but you
independent study skills that are vital in
can expect to spend around 75% of your
the workplace and Further Education; you
time in theoretical lessons and 25% of
will learn how to manage your time wisely,
your time in practical lessons. Questioning
meet deadlines and develop research
in Physics is essential to improve
skills. Each student produces an artefact/
understanding and for this reason, group
extended report, keeps a detailed log
work is encouraged but you will also need
of their learning journey and gives a
to be a confident independent learner.
presentation at the end of their project.
You are marked across these three areas,
Challenging yourself and each other is the
and there are no exams!
best way to improve your grasp of a new
concept.
32 33Travelling to UTCN by Bus
If you have any queries about travel to UTCN please contact
us at office@utcn.org.uk using the subject header “travel”.
UTCN Contract Bus
First Eastern Counties Special run a UTCN Contract Bus from Norwich City Centre
to UTCN. Travel on this bus service is free if you have a First Bus pass. If you do
not, you can purchase a separate pass.
Travelling To UTCN On A First Bus
Within Norwich Explorer Outside of Norwich
Zones 1-5 Zone Zone 5
(excel zone or network)
If you are travelling to If you are travelling to If you are travelling to
UTCN from within Norwich UTCN from the Norfolk or UTCN from outside of
Zones 1 – 5 (check on the Suffolk coast an Explorer Norwich Zone 5 the most
First Bus website which Zone ticket is your best cost effective options are:
zone you are in) the most option:
cost effective options are: • Network FirstTrio
• Explorer Zone pass pass - £515
• Norwich FirstTrio - £465 – valid for three terms
pass - £355 – valid for three terms
– valid for three terms • Norwich FirstSolo
• Solo pass - £165 pass - £210
• Norwich FirstSolo – valid for one term – valid for one term
pass - £130
– valid for one term
All these passes can be used during the weekends and holidays. Tickets can be purchased online, as
a mobile “M” ticket or from the First Travel shop on Castle Meadow. As well as covering the journey into
Norwich these passes can also be used on the UTCN contract bus.
Please ensure the ticket you buy is for the whole network and not just for the journey on one route.
These prices are subject to change.
34 35Travelling To UTCN
Travelling To UTCN On Any Other Travelling To UTCN By Moped Or
Service Motorbike
If you are travelling to UTCN using If you want to travel to UTCN by
any of the following services you moped or motorbike there is specific
need to purchase a UTCN contract parking available at school. Please
bus pass for the journey between the ensure that your bike or moped is in
city centre/rail station and UTCN. good working order and you have the
• Abellio Greater Anglia (train) correct safety-wear for your journey.
• Anglian Bus Please provide your own bike lock.
• Konectbus Mopeds and motorbikes are parked at
• Sanders Coaches UTCN at your own risk.
• Stagecoach
Useful Websites
The providers above have a range of • Traveline
tickets and passes available. Please For an overview of transport
contact the service provider directly services in Norfolk and Suffolk
to find out prices and routes. In www.traveline.info
certain circumstances Norfolk County
Council may be able to help with bus • First Buses Norfolk and Suffolk
passes for students in Sixth Form. www.firstgroup.com/norfolk-suffolk
Their website has further information • Konect Bus
www.norfolk.gov.uk/education- and-learning/ www.konectbus.co.uk
school-and-college-transport
• Anglian Bus
Travelling To UTCN By Bicycle www.anglianbus.co.uk
If you want to travel to UTCN by push
bike there are covered cycle racks • Sanders Bus
available at school. We recommend www.sanderscoaches.com
that you ensure your bike is in good
working order and you wear a cycle • Simonds Bus
helmet for your journey. Please www.simonds.co.uk
provide your own bike lock. Bikes are
parked at UTCN at your own risk. • Abellio Greater Anglia
Train services in Norfolk & Suffolk
www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
36 37Year 12 & 13
Dress Code
UTCN insists on high standards of personal presentation.
Our Uniform and Appearance policy has been developed with our governing body of
employers to prepare students for the world of work. All prospective students and their
parents should ensure that they are able to adhere to the UTCN Uniform
Appearance Policy as it is strictly enforced. The full policy is available on our website. All
specialist items are available from V&J Knitwear, a local work wear provider.
The full policy is available on our website at www.utcn.org.uk/policy-documents
Uniform Appearance
Classroom Hair
• Smart two or three piece suit suitable • Natural hair colours only
for a business environment’ • Hair should be cut no shorter than
• Formal shoes - plain, without logo grade 2 and without patterns
• Dark coloured socks
• Shirt, or blouse for girls, of any colour Makeup
or pattern suitable for a business • Discreet makeup is permitted
environment • Suitable for an office environment
• Tie - suitable for a business
environment Piercing
• Girls may wear trousers or a knee • Facial piercings (and retainer
length, dress or skirt suit with plain piercings) are not permitted
tights
• For girls, the show style should be Jewellery
closed toe, with a flat or low solid • Excepting stud earrings, no other
heel jewellery is allowed
• In line with standard business dress,
girls do not need to wear a tie
Workshop - only required for workshop
engineering courses
• Black Chukka safety boots – with toe
protection and mid-sole penetration
protection (V&J or must be marked
S1P or SBP compliant)
• UTCN Dust Coat (V&J)
Outside
• Plain black or navy coat without logo
(generic)
• Optional black UTCN coat (V&J)
• Optional black UTCN shell jacket
38 39Case Study: Case Study:
Chloe Harris Ben Allen
I am currently working as a Plant I am studying Mechatronics and
Quality Engineer at Jaguar Land Robotic Systems at Liverpool
Rover in Solihull. University.
My main duties include carrying out vehicle I can honestly say that there aren’t any modules
checks and implementing new procedures when that I am not enjoying. I am especially enjoying
a vehicle fails inspection. I am really enjoying my lab work where I have been building circuits
the job and I am thrilled to be in Solihull as this and working on a miniature robot.
is where the new vehicles are predominantly
produced. UTCN helped me with my university application.
The Duke of York award gave me the edge over
Studying at UTCN gave me a good combination other students applying for the same place.
of qualifications. My A Levels mean my
assignment writing skills are already up to My advice is to spend time on your UCAS
standard and my Engineering qualification application, and carefully follow
helped me with my Maths based work. Subjects Studied At the excellent advice you are given. Subjects Studied At
A Level A Level
I recommend taking part in extra-curricular
activities and noting down when group work has
Mathematics Mathematics
gone well as this helped me in my interviews.
Also, Core Project was extremely helpful as the Double Engineering Physics
CAD designs and mathematical workings were
great preparations for interviews.
EPQ Chemistry
Single Engineering
The EPQ also helped me with managerial skills
which are highly desirable in the engineering
world.
Make sure you apply early and
experience is key—best of luck!
42 43Case Study: Case Study:
Tom Holmes Lucie Gresham-Hill
I am a Structural Engineer at I am an Apprentice Site Manager
Canham Consulting. at Morgan Sindall.
I wanted to study engineering based subjects I started UTCN when I was 14 as I wanted a
career in an engineering background, despite not
and UTCN had a good mixture of practical and
knowing what career I wanted exactly.
theoretical subjects to offer. I liked the practical
challenges that we got set because they gave The experience I received made me view school
us a real world scenario on what problems may completely differently. UTCN didn’t just gear me
arise in industry. up for exams but for what comes after – with
regular employer engagement, careers advice
I used the one day work placement to research and opportunities for work experience UTCN
companies and go for work experience to see gave me a career.
what I liked.
I encountered my current employer through
UTCN, and through the opportunity of work
UTCN helped me build my confidence in
interviews and to know what I’m talking about. Subjects Studied At experience and the support I received from the Subjects Studied At
teaching staff I am now a degree level apprentice
My job is very varied, some days I go out on site A Level and have a good career ahead of me.
A Level
and then put the information gained on to CAD.
Mathematics I was regularly updated with opportunities of Engineering
For students who want to study engineering internships and experience days that companies
and possibly want to go on to an Physics were offering. If you combine this with the work Mathematics
Apprenticeship, the opportunities experience that UTCN help set up, you have a
at UTCN are second to none.
Engineering way into a company and further, a career. Chemistry
EPQ
I was supported very well by teaching staff and
had several one to one sessions, intervention
sessions and extra support outside of lessons.
I could turn to my teachers whenever they were
free, and they were very supportive of me, my
exams and my future career. Each one of them
knew me, the career I wanted and what I needed
to get there. They are incredibly invested in
every student and help us to become the next
generation of engineers,
scientists and technology
specialists.
44 4510 Things To Know COVID-19 and
About UTCN Online Learning
High Standards. Should lock-down or a similar situation arise, we are confident that we
Skills.
We Are A At UTCN we have high can continue to deliver a high quality educational experience for our
standards of behaviour. There is a
STEM School. students.
local skills
This means we focus on gap.
the disciplines of science, During recent school closures, we switched to a blended learning
technology, engineering, approach for our students made up of:
and mathematics.
• Face-to-face meetings
• Online teaching using Microsoft Teams
4 Years. • Set work on Show My Homework
We offer
GCSEs. a 4-year Surveys showed this approach to be successful and UTCN students
You need to like education were able to make good progress.
We teach GCSEs. Mathematics. programme.
We love it and you
need to like it to.
Longer Days.
UTCN runs a longer
teaching day.
Curriculum.
Development.
STEM Learning and
employability. We look to develop
your independence
and responsibility.
Enrichment.
We offer
many enriching
opportunities.
46 47Engineer Your
Future With UTCN
Apply now.
www.utcn.org.uk
Email: admissions@utcn.org.uk
Tel: 01603 580280
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