Core Curriculum
Key Stage 5 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 Programme – Engineering
Great for progression to study T Levels
One-year course that leads onto the T Level in Engineering in September 2022
First-rate careers guidance Work experience
3 days a week at UTCN
1 day per week work-related activities 1 day per week CV building
GCSE English & Maths re-take
LEVEL 2
Minimum entry criteria: Grade 4 in Maths,
Grade 3 in English Language, Strong interest in Engineering
16 places
T Level Transition Programme – Digital
Great for progression to study T Levels
One-year course that leads onto the T Level in Engineering in September 2022
First-rate careers guidance Work experience
3 days a week at UTCN
1 day per week work-related activities 1 day per week CV building
GCSE English & Maths re-take
LEVEL 2
Minimum entry criteria: Grade 4 in Maths,
Grade 3 in English Language, Strong interest in Computing
16 places
Level 3 Engineering Programme
Great for progression to Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships or university
Two-year course equivalent to 3 A Levels covering all aspects of Engineering
First-rate careers guidance Work with employers to solve real world problems
Work experience
4-days per week at UTCN 1-day per week CV building
LEVEL 3
Minimum entry criteria: Grade 5 in Maths,
Grade 4 in English Language 3 x Grade 4s in other subjects Strong interest in Engineering
40 places
A Level Plus Programme
Great for progression to university or Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships
Two-year course studying STEM or STEM-related A Levels and/or Engineering
First-rate careers guidance Work with employers and universities to solve real world problems
Work experience
4-days per week at UTCN 1-day per week CV building
LEVEL 3
Minimum entry criteria: Grade 5 in Maths,
Grade 5 in English Language Grade 6 in subjects chosen Strong interest in subjects chosen
40 places