Engineering and science excellence for 14-19 year olds in Birmingham

Lee Kilgour – Principal Designate

Engineer your future

What are University Technical Colleges?

•14-19 education in partnership with Aston University and employers•Combining academic and technical skills•Delivering excellence in engineering and science

Aston University Engineering Academy will be a first for the UK

Why engineering and science in WM? • Jaguar Land Rover’s new engine plant to spearhead massive economic

growth

• Automotive supply chain set for JLR bonanza

Why engineering and science in WM?

• Birmingham software firm, Delcam named one of top three globally• Aero Engine Controls takes 24-acre Birmingham site• Manufacturer, T H Brigham creates new jobs after £4m contract win

What makes a good engineer?

Good engineers need to:

•Have a passion for mathematics and science

•Be motivated and determined to solve problems

•Have a desire to learn, as technology is always changing

What makes a good engineer?

Good engineers need to:

•Be able to work both individually and in a team

•Be creative

•Have excellent communication skills •Be female or male

14-16 curriculum

• English, Maths and Science (including single sciences) GCSEs• Level 2 Language programme• Blend of academic and vocational Level 2 engineering• Industrial work placement linked to Diploma project• Personal learning and thinking skills• Sports through the University• Citizenship• Range of enrichment activities

A day in the life of…

Year 10

Arrive at AUEA

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Breakfast in the restaurant

8.30am Lesson 1 - Maths

Lesson 2 – Healthy lifestyles

Learning review

Lesson 3 - Physics

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Lesson 4 – Leadership and Personal Development

Lunch

Lesson 5,6,7 - Engineering

Lesson 5,6,7 - Engineering

Page 1 4

The part shown on the left

is the spur gear adaptor

and was m achined on 2

separate m achines. Firstly

the round bar was held in

a vice and the features

were m achined using a

2m m end m ill on the

Com pact 1 000 Pro. It was

then rem oved from the

router and held in the Turn

270, the lathe was used to

part off the bar so that

this part was the correct

thickness.

AssemblyThe following pictures d etail how the vehicle was put together after all the parts had

been m achined .

This is the centre gearbox. The spur gear assem bly is put together

first and then it is fitted to the Nylon parts with the bearings, m otor

and prop shafts.

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Travel homeThe Academy day finishes at 4.30pm on Monday and Friday and at 5.30pm every other day.

AUEA – in summary• Developing the engineers and scientists of the future• Providing excellent progression routes in to work• Innovative learning and teaching• 120 places for Year 10 in September 2012

Further information• Visit the website – www.auea.co.uk

• Prospectus

• Principal’s surgeries – January 2012

• Roadshows – January 2012

• Make an appointment –

AUEA_enquiries@aston.ac.uk