Engineering is a discipline that uses scientific theory to design, develop or maintain structures, machines, systems and processes. Engineers are therefore required to have a broad knowledge of the science that is applicable to the industry around them. This unit introduces students to the fundamental laws and applications of the physical sciences within engineering and how to apply this  knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems. Among the topics  included in this unit are: international system of units, interpreting data, static and dynamic  forces, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, material properties and failure, and A.C./D.C. circuit theories. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to interpret and present qualitative and quantitative data using computer software, calculate unknown parameters within mechanical systems, explain a variety of material properties and use electromagnetic theory in an applied context.

This unit counts towards RPL for a level 4 (or higher Apprenticeship) Engineering Design.

All programmes are open to Londoners who meet the following criteria:

• UK resident and living in London
• Aged 18+
• Do not hold a level 4 (post-college/sixth form) qualification
• Either employed (and earning less than London Living Wage) or unemployed/economically inactive