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UTCN Open
Events Our Vision
Year 10 Open Evening 07/10/2021 To develop tomorrow’s Health and
Year 12 Open Evening 21/10/2021 Engineering professionals.
Student-Led Open Morning 29/01/2022
Employer-Led Open Event April TBC
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Curriculum
We run four programmes at UTCN. 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 to Thursday in Year 12
and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in Year 13.
T Level Transition T Level Engineering
A Level Plus Programme Health Futures Programme
Programme - Engineering Programme
Level 3 course Level 3 course
Level 2 Course Level 3 Course
Great for progression to study Great for progression to Level 3 Great for progression to Great for progression to Level 3
T Levels and Level 4 university or Level 3 and Level and Level 4 apprenticeships or
4 apprenticeships university
One-year course that leads Two-year course equivalent to Two-year course studying Two-year course equivalent to 3
onto the T Level in Engineering 3 A Levels covering all aspects STEM A Levels and/or A Levels covering all aspects of
in September 2022 of Engineering Engineering Health and Healthcare Science
First-rate careers guidance First-rate careers guidance First-rate careers guidance First-rate careers guidance
Work experience Work with employers to solve Work with employers and Work with employers to solve
real world problems universities to solve real world real world problems
Work experience problems Work experience
Work experience
4 days a week at UTCN 4-days per week at UTCN 4-days per week at UTCN 4-days per week at UTCN
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
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3
Minimum entry criteria: Minimum entry criteria: Minimum entry criteria: Minimum entry criteria:
Grade Point Average of 3.0 Grade Point Average of 4.0 Grade Point Average of 5.0 Grade Point Average of 4.0
Grade 4 in Maths (4.5 recommended) (6.0 recommended) (4.5 recommended)
Grade 3 in English Language Grade 5 in Maths Grade 5 in Maths, Grade 4 in Maths
Strong interest in Engineering Grade 4 in English Language Grade 5 in English Language Grade 3 in English Language
Strong interest in Engineering Grade 6 in subjects chosen Strong interest in Health or
Strong interest in subjects chosen Science careers
16 places 40 places 20 places 40 places
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Find Your Future A Message from the
Are You Ready For The Future?
More Importantly, Are You Ready For Your Future? Sixth Form Team
The world is changing - fast! But are you preparing for this new future? Are “Where do you want to be in ten years’ time?”. It is probably a question you
you learning how to solve problems, analyse medical data, program robots, have been asked a dozen times already. It is a valid question but we think
use 3D printers and advanced machinery? Or are you contemplating a there is a better way of approaching that conundrum, by asking another
curriculum that would prepare you nicely for the 19 th Century? question: what do you enjoy?
Only when you ask THAT question, can you start to think about where your future
Here at UTCN, we exist to develop tomorrow’s engineering and health specialists.
And, if you look at our Destinations table on pages 8 and 9, you will see that is may lie.
exactly what we do. We prepare our students in four ways:
Now, if you are like us; mad on cars, F1, fixing computers, passionate about green
1. Relevant Curriculum issues like climate change then just by reading this prospectus, you might have taken
Our curriculum is relevant. We work with local and national employers and the first step towards your dream job.
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 There really is only one good answer to the question of where will you be in ten
university, we must be on the right lines! years’ time and that is: doing something I love.
2. Fantastic Facilities
We have a fabulous £10m site which contains £1.3m of specialist engineering “As soon as I got to UTCN, I knew I had made the right choice. I have so much more
and scientific equipment which provide many unique learning experiences for our in common with the students here than at my school. We like the same things.”
students.
We work together, as a team to achieve by demonstrating our core values:
3. Employer Links
We have the support of a significant number of employers and the sponsorship of the
University of East Anglia. These organisations support the delivery of the curriculum,
provide work experience, offer first-rate careers advice and help our students
develop the skills that employers actually want.
4. Great People
We are a small school where you will be a person, not
a number. We have a talented team of teachers and
other professionals and we will get to understand what
motivates you and help you to find your future. Excellence Professionalism Respect
If reading the above excites you, then I would urge you
to come and visit us at one of the open events shown
on page 2. A new and exciting future could be closer
than you think!
Alex Hayes
Headteacher
Examples of Year Top Salary for 2021
£27,000 at 18
Why come to UTCN
13 Destinations
years old!
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10% Unive rsi ty
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Our Year 13 leavers go on to study at top universities and to take up n ce
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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
Balfour Beatty
• Engineering Assistant
BF1 Systems
Anglia Ruskin University of Hertfordshire • BBC
• Carbon Steering Wheel Manufacturer
• Engineering • Aeronautical Engineering • BMW
• Automotive Engineering with
• British Army Hewlett Packard
CTC Aviation Academy Motorsport
• British Sugar • Programmer
• Pilot Training
University of Hull • Canham Consulting
Lotus
International Aviation Academy Norwich • Mechanical Engineering • Clearwater
• Skilled Fitter
• Professional Aviation • Dyson
• Engineering Practice University of Lincoln
• Electronics Tech RAF
• Computer Science
• Farrans Construction • Mechanic
De Montfort University
• Business and Finance University of Liverpool • Harford Attachments Ltd
Renvale
• Mechatronics and Robotic Systems • Jaguar Landrover
• Motorsport harness wiring technician
University of Bournemouth • James Fisher Lowestoft
• Design Engineering University of Manchester
• KLM
• Mechanical Engineering • Robotics
• Lotus
University of Cambridge University of Nottingham • Marsh
• Mechanical Engineering • Medicine • Mercedes-Benz AMG
• Morgan Sindall
University of Cardiff Oxford Brookes University
• MSI Defence System Ltd.
• Computer Science • Motorsport Engineering
• National Grid
University of Cumbria University of Plymouth • NHS
• Conservation Biology • Computing • Norfolk Property Services (NPS)
• Computing and Games Development • Opito - Skills for Oil and Gas
University of East Anglia “I wouldn’t be where I
• R.G Carter
• Biochemistry University of Suffolk
• Bioengineering • Computer Games Programming • Robinson’s Audi am now if I hadn’t made
• Biology • RAF the decision to go to
• Chemistry University of Sussex • Royal Navy UTCN, and it is by far
• Computer Science • Computer Science • Scottish Power one of the best decisions
• Engineering • Product Design
• Seajacks I’ve ever made.”
• Mathematics
• Pharmacology University of West England • Tarmac Evie, now studying Geophysics at
• Aerospace Engineering • Warren Services 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 2020/2021:
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, Health Science, • Property task set by NPS
Marine, Medical, Construction, Property
Energy, Tech and many more. • Consultants - students took
the roles Architect, Quantity
Employers often reward students Surveyor,
with prizes for the best ideas or best • Engineer and Project Manager
team, and these challenges have and designed a housing
led to offers of work experience and development including scaled
excellent apprenticeships (including model
degree level). • Software engineering task
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 as students can begin the Silver
students an enjoyable, challenging Award level as a direct entrant. The
Enrichment
and rewarding programme of Silver Award can be completed in as
personal development. It is a little as 12 months.
personal challenge available to all,
not a competition against others. After completion of the Silver Award
Completion of the award is voluntary. level, students are able to progress
to the Gold Award level and will
UTCN offers students in Year 12 the continue to receive support from
opportunity to undertake the Silver UTCN with its completion.
Competitions & Challenges Award level which consists of the
The UTCN Sixth Form offers fantastic following sections: Further Opportunities at
opportunities, not just to gain good • Volunteering – to encourage UTCN
technical qualifications, but there are service to individuals and to the
• Aviva Hackathon
also a wide range of competitions and community,
• The Brilliant Club for university
challenges that you can participate • Expedition – to encourage a spirit
success
in. These team based challenges of adventure and discovery,
• Cambridge Physics Professor
provide you with a chance to apply • Skills – to encourage the
Talk – ‘Quantum Mechanics’
your technical and business skills to development of personal
• First Aid Course
problem solving tasks that have been interests, hobbies and social and
• Interview Skills with TEC
devised by industry. practical skills,
Partners
• Physical Recreation – to
• Linked In workshop
Here are just some of the projects encourage participation and
• Raptor rocket launch
that our Sixth Form students improvement in physical activity.
• Royal Navy Challenge in
participate in:
Portsmouth
Expeditions are organised by UTCN
F1 in Schools • Speed Networking with Employer
each year and students attend
This national and international Supporters
regular training sessions at school
competition allows teams to design, • Ski Trip
in order to complete the Expedition
produce and market a model • Trip to BT Adastral Park
Section. The remaining sections are
F1 vehicle that meets stringent • Trip to Russia to explore the
completed by students in their own
regulations, just like the real F1 history of space
time. UTCN staff support students
setup. The teams take their models • University of Lincoln UCAS talk
as they progress through the
powered by CO2 canisters and race • Vattenfall 3DW workshops
award, however a large amount of
them against competitors. • Visit to Swift Air
responsibility lies with the student. It
• Warren Services engineering trip
is not necessary to have participated
The UTCN Navy Boat Challenge in the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Teams design and manufacture Scheme previously
a marine craft that is capable of
retrieving lost cargo, either floating,
on land or from the sea bed. This will
often involve the design of robotics,
winches, conveyors as well as the
boat drive systems.
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T Level Transition
Programme
Engineering: T Level Transition for you to apply these concepts in a range Who is the T Level Transition Programme for?
Programme of practical tasks. You will gain knowledge
The Transition Programme is designed as the first year of a three-year programme which will
and skills in bench fitting, machining, CAD,
Minimum entry requirements lead to students achieving a full T Level in Engineering in Summer 2025.
electrical circuit design and assembly, plus
Grade Point Average of 3.0 many more. Assessment of this element
Grade 4 in Mathematics will be a mix of internal coursework as well Suitable for students: Unsuitable for students:
Grade 3 in English Language as an end of year exam.
T Levels are new qualifications introduced Who already have the qualifications to start
Employability and Work Not yet ready to start a T Level
to provide technical routes for students a T Level
pursuing a career in a specific sector Experience
of industry. The T Level Transition Who need longer than one year to
Our employer liaison and careers staff Who can realistically achieve a
Programme is aimed at students who do achieve the entry qualification for the
will guide and support you in obtaining T Level by age 19
not meet the entry criteria for the T Level T Level
meaningful work experience to help
in Engineering but still wish to progress you develop all important employability Who have a strong work ethic and the With poor behavioural or attendance
to this in 2023. Students will complete the skills. We also work directly with a range maturity to work closely with employers records
Transition Programme to progress to the T of employers to help bring industry into
Level qualification the classroom via technical challenges Keen to progress to the T Level in
Who require intensive support
throughout the year. Engineering
The course comprises of:
• OCR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Technical Competitions Looking to secure a grade 4 in English Unlikely to – or uninterested in - achieving a
Engineering Language and a 5 in Maths grade 4 in English and a 5 in Maths
You will have the opportunity to work in a
• Employer Led Projects
team to compete in one of the technical Looking for a mixture of classroom,
• Work Experience
competitions, such the Navy Challenge Looking for a 100% practical route
• Technical Competitions workshop and employer activities
or F1 in Schools. This is a fun way
• GCSE English and/or Maths
of helping you develop team working Can commit to a three-year course Looking for a one-year standalone course
and collaborative skills, alongside the
Technical Study
technical aspects of the course.
The technical study element of this course Upon the completion of the Foundation
will ensure you have a sound background Programme, it is expected that students
GCSE Maths and English
in mechanical and electrical engineering will progress to join the Level 3 T Level
Where your grades have fallen short Engineering Programme. However,
concepts as well as offering the chance
of the entry requirements into the L3 T progression is not automatic and is
Level, in the foundation programme we dependent on students securing a Grade
will provide you with excellent levels of 5 in GCSE Maths and passing the Level
support to guide you through the exam 2 Technical Diploma in Engineering.
retake process. This support will be tightly
focused and will see you working in a
small group with expert teachers.
18Examining Body:
City and Guilds
Level 3 T-Level Engineering
Content Summary
This programme is equivalent to three A Levels and can provide access into either
and Manufacturing
apprenticeships or university courses. It is intended to provide a broad range of knowledge,
skills, and experiences to allow you to progress into your chosen specialist area of engineering.
Students selecting this course will have a clear determination and passion for the subject.
Engineering students will need high levels of resilience to keep up with the challenge of the
(Cambridge Technical Diploma In Engineering) coursework assessed elements, and effective time management and independent study skills
to achieve in the examined elements.
The T Level programme includes the following compulsory elements:
Grade Point Average of 4.0 (4.5 recommended)
• Technical Qualification (TQ), which includes:
Grade 5 in Mathematics • Engineering Core Learning
Minimum Grades • Industrial Project
Grade 4 in English Language • Occupational Specialist Related Coursework
• Industry placement with an employer up to 45 days
Merit 2 in BTEC Engineering (if previously studied)
In year one you will complete the core learning element, topics will include:
• Applied Science and Mathematics
• Electrical and Mechanical Principles
• Electrical and Mechanical Design
• Computer Aided Design
• Control Engineering
• Materials Science
• Electrical and Mechanical Simulation
• Business for Engineering and Project Management
You will also apply your core learning to solve an industry set project.
In year two you will select your occupational pathway within your chosen T Level. Allowing you
specialise completing coursework tasks related to the specialist area.
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
and coursework.
21Level 3 Health
Futures Programme
Level 3 Health Futures Study units include:
Programme Mandatory Units:
Minimum entry requirements • Principles and Applications of
Science
Grade Point Average of 4.0
• Practical Scientific Procedures and
(4.5 recommended)
Techniques
Grade 4 in Mathematics
• Science Investigation Skills
Grade 3 in English Language
• Laboratory Techniques and their
Application
Content summary • Principles and Applications of
Health Futures students follow the BTEC Science
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied • Investigative Project
Science. This programme is equivalent to • Contemporary Issues in Science
three A Levels and provides opportunities
Plus 6 optional units from:
to progress to an apprenticeship or
• Physiology of Human Body Systems
university. It is intended to provide a
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering
broad range of knowledge, skills and
• Human Regulation and Reproduction
experiences to allow you to move into
• Diseases and Infections
specialist areas of Health and/or Science.
• Biomedical Science
Students selecting this course will have
• Medical Physics Applications
a clear determination and passion for the
• Practical Chemical Analysis
subject areas. They will also need high
• Applications of Organic Chemistry
levels of resilience in to keep up with the
• Microbiology and Microbiological
challenge of the coursework assessed
Techniques
elements, and effective time management
and self-study skills to achieve in the 58% of the course is internally assessed
examined elements. through coursework.
42% of the course is externally assessed
through exams which take place
throughout the course.
22 23A Level Plus
Programme
Grade Point Average of 5.0 (6.0 recommended)
Grade 5 in Mathematics
Minimum Grades
Grade 5 in English Language
Grade 6 in subjects chosen
Students should choose three subjects from the following:
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science
• Level 3 C Tech Engineering
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.
24 25Examining Body: Examining Body:
OCR OCR
Specification A
A Level Computer Science Level 3 C Tech Engineering
Entry Criteria Programming Project (Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate)
Candidates select their own user-driven
GCSE Computer Science is not required
problem of an appropriate size and Entry Criteria What Can I Expect In Lessons?
but an aptitude test must be taken if
complexity to solve. No additional entry criteria. You do Students working on the extended
you are not currently studying GCSE
• Problem identification not need to have studied engineering certificate course will receive a rich and
computing.
• Designing a solution previously but it will be valuable if you varied engineering experience, along the
• Iterative development process have. way developing a blend of theoretical and
Content Summary
• Testing to inform development practical skills.
The A Level course is split into two • Evaluating the success of the Content Summary
different units over two academic years. solution You will study a number of separate
The first two units are examined and are Study units include:
engineering units delivered over two
worth 40% each, whilst the third unit is a • Applied Engineering, Science and
The qualification, above all else, will be years, which will keep you busy and
programming project worth 20%. Mathematics
relevant to the modern and changing motivated whilst opening your eyes to
• Computer Aided Design and
world of technology. There will be a focus the huge range of potential engineering
The units will include: Manufacturing
on programming and an emphasise on the pathways.
Computer Systems • Mechanical and Electrical Principles
importance of computational thinking as a
• The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle discipline.
and its effects on different registers Equivalent in size to one A Level, this
• How different input, output and qualification is available to those students
With computational thinking at its core,
storage devices can be applied to the considering the A Level Plus programme.
the course will help students to develop
solution of different problems The course is designed to complement
the skills to solve problems, design
• Network security and threats, use of your academic study by providing you with
systems and understand machine
firewalls, proxies and encryption a solid base of knowledge and skills in
intelligence.
engineering.
Algorithms and Programming The course will also enable students
• Writing and following complex The most common progression routes
the opportunity to apply the academic
algorithms from this course would include university
principles learned in the classroom to real
• Use of an IDE to develop/debug a or apprenticeship programmes.
world systems in an exciting and engaging
program manner.
• Modularity, functions and
procedures, parameter passing by What Can I Expect In Lessons?
value and by reference
Computer Science is delivered by two
experienced practitioners who both
specialise in different areas of computing.
Expect lessons to be engaging and
involve an extensive amount of problem
solving activities.
26 27Examining Body: Examining Body:
Edexcel OCR
Specification A
A Level Mathematics A Level Physics
Entry Criteria What Can I Expect In Lessons? Entry Criteria Content Summary
Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics is required, Mathematics is taught in a variety of GCSE Physics Grade 6 or 6,6 in • Foundations of physics: dimensional
Grade 7 or higher is desirable. ways including investigations, problem Combined Science. In addition, a Grade 5 analysis with Scalars and Vectors.
solving and applications. Lessons are in Mathematics is required with a Grade 6 • Forces and motion: Newton’s Laws,
Content Summary designed to be interesting, progressive strongly preferable. projectile motion, work energy and
and challenging for all students. Students power, car safety and material
Mathematics A Level is for both those who
can expect lessons to include the use of Physics is the most fundamental science. properties.
find the subject enjoyable and interesting
technology, mechanical demonstrations It involves the study of the universe and • Electrons, waves, and photons:
but also for those who wish to use it to
and real-life scenarios throughout the its origins, and how matter behaves Kirchoff’s Laws, Quantum Physics,
facilitate their studies and interest in other
course. through space and time, from the very wave phenomena, and electrical
subjects. Mathematics is a powerful and
large to the very small. It seeks to explain circuits.
beautiful subject that teaches students
how the physical world operates through • Newtonian world and astrophysics:
new skills and problem solving techniques
Laws and the concepts of forces and field forces including gravitational,
that can be used in both Mathematics and
energy. Having A Level Physics will open electric and magnetic fields, higher
in the pursuit of many careers.
up the doors to a great variety of courses level mechanics and cosmology.
at University including Engineering, • Particles and medical physics:
The course is broken down into the study
Mathematics, Economics, Physics and nuclear physics and applied physics
of Pure Mathematics which includes
Architecture. It is also looked upon in medicine.
algebra, calculus, trigonometry and
favourably for those wishing to enter
many other challenging and interesting
areas of Mathematics. Students also
business and finance as the analytical What Can I Expect In Lessons?
and problem skills you develop are well
study the applications of Mathematics Certain sections of the course will require
sought after.
through Statistics and Mechanics; these more practical work than others but you
areas are especially useful for those can expect to spend around 75% of your
students looking to progress in the world time in theoretical lessons and 25% of
of Engineering, Computing, Architecture, your time in practical lessons. Questioning
Finance and Business. in Physics is essential to improve
understanding and for this reason, group
work is encouraged but you will also need
to be a confident independent learner.
Challenging yourself and each other is the
best way to improve your grasp of a new
concept.
28 29Travelling 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.
30 31Travelling 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
any of the following services you by moped or motorbike there is
need to purchase a UTCN contract designated parking available at
bus pass for the journey between the school. Please ensure that your bike
city centre/rail station and UTCN. or moped is in good working order and
• Abellio Greater Anglia (train) you have the correct safety-wear for
• Anglian Bus your journey. Please provide your own
• Konectbus bike lock. Mopeds and motorbikes are
• Sanders Coaches parked at 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
32 33Year 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
• Trouser or skirt suit suitable for a • Natural hair colours only
formal office environment • Hair should be cut no shorter than
• Shirt or blouse of any colour grade 2 and without patterns
• Formal shoes - plain, without logo
with a flat or low solid heel Makeup
• Dark coloured socks or pattern • Discreet makeup is permitted
suitable for a business environment • Suitable for an office environment
• Tie suitable for a business
environment (ties do not need to be Piercing
worn with a blouse) • Facial piercings (and retainer
piercings) are not permitted
Workshop - only required for workshop
engineering courses Jewellery
• Black Chukka safety boots – with toe • Excepting stud earrings, no other
protection and mid-sole penetration jewellery is allowed
protection (V&J or must be marked
S1P or SBP compliant)
• UTCN Dust Coat (V&J)
Medical Environments - only required for
Health Futures courses
• Purple scrubs (V&J)
Outside
• Plain black or navy coat without logo
(generic)
• Optional black UTCN coat (V&J)
• Optional black UTCN shell jacket
34 35Case Study: Case Study:
Jovita Beeston Joanna Crane
I’m an Engineering Technician I received an offer to the Dyson
Apprentice for Scottish Power Institute Engineering Degree
Renewables and I am currently Apprenticeship, working as an
training to maintain offshore wind turbines. So Undergraduate Engineer whilst studying
far, I have taken part in survival training and for a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with
carried out practical work on pneumatic and Warwick University (WMG).
hydraulic rigs.
The highlight of my time at UTCN has to
The reason I decided to move to UTCN in be project managing a 3D/VR Windfarm
Year 10 was because I wanted to experience a engineering program with Vattenfall; leading
different environment and something that was workshops alongside my peers in both the UK
more exciting than my high school experience. (to students from all across Norfolk) and the
I then stayed on for the Sixth Form because, Netherlands was a developmental experience
from my experience at UTCN, I knew I wanted like no other. Being able to present our ideas
to pursue a career in engineering. about topics including investment into the
Subjects Studied At next generation of engineers and closing the Subjects Studied At
The opportunities in engineering are fabulous! UTCN skills gap at Vattenfall’s NL head office will UTCN
And I want to be a role model to all young also be one of my most treasured professional
people thinking about a career in this sector. I experiences for many years to come.
Level 3 Engineering Further Mathematics
feel especially proud to be a woman working in
engineering. From my time at UTCN, I feel like Programme UTCN opened my eyes to careers in Physics
I have been given a lot of good experiences. engineering before I started, I knew that my
I certainly found out about the real working passion was maths, but I didn’t know where
Computer Science
environment earlier than most 18-year-olds. that could take me. Due to UTCN’s support,
I had work experience placements with BT,
My biggest piece of advice to the current Shell, AVIVA and Canham Consulting, as well
Year 11s would be to take advantages of all as engineering-oriented courses with BAE,
the opportunities that are presented to you. Imperial, Warwick and Royal
Reflecting on my time at UTCN, I now realise Holloway University.
how fortunate I was to be able
to experience the opportunities
I had.
36 37Case 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 UTCN and have a good career ahead of me.
UTCN
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.
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