Suggested Resources – Engineering

The following support materials have been collated from third party websites to help your delivery of engineering qualifications. Whilst we have provided suggested levels and usage, you should check the resources are appropriate for your learners and learning outcomes before using.

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/ – Resources to support the development of knowledge within design and technology, including resistant materials, electronics, food technology, production processes/systems and textiles. Aimed at the GCSE market but would be useful particularly for Level 2.
• http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/search?content=engineering – Teaching, learning and assessment materials from the Excellence Gateway related to engineering
• https://www.tomsplanner.com/ – Register on the site and this gives you access to online Gantt charts
• https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/critical-path-analysis.htm – Article and illustrations about how to schedule and manage complex projects
• https://www.slideshare.net/talk2metboy/managing-project-resources-presentation – Powerpoint related to managing resources in a project
• http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/engineering-technology/supply-chains-smart-cars – Free online learning resources aimed at understanding supply chain for SMART cars
• http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg449.htm – Basics of health and safety from the Health and Safety Executive website
• https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rights-at-work/ – Website from Citizens Advice giving advice on rights at work
• http://www.siemens.co.uk/en/about_us/sustainability-corporate-responsibility.htm – Case study from Siemans about sustainability
• http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A1168678.pdf – Good practice in wind farm construction
• http://www.graphene-xt.com/ – A commercial website introducing graphene a new innovative material
• https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview – Givernment website explaining intellectual property legislation
• https://www.innovate-design.co.uk/vital-info/ – Information about patenting designs
• http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/Global_economics/Globalisation_introduction.html – Website with articles related to globalisation
• http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/kraft-foods-uk/budgeting-and-strategy/#axzz3UeYV0H4C – Resources related to a company’s finance and business strategy
• http://www.engineering.com/ElectronicsDesign/ElectronicsDesignArticles/ ArticleID/6098/Why-Calibrate-an-Instrument.aspx – Article explains what calibration is and why it is important
• http://www.npl.co.uk/upload/pdf/beg-guide-measurement-mech-eng.pdf – Lealfet about measuring skills in engineering and technology
• http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Introduction – Learning resource related to understanding kinematics
• https://xtlearn.net/NLN – Online learning materials from NLN – you may need to sign in to see them. Go to Vocational or School Diplomas and select L2 or L3 on Construction and Engineering to see a wide range of subjects
• https://www.ecitb.org.uk/About-Us/Schools-Education/Resources – Lesson plans and resources around promoting the engineering construction business
• https://practicalaction.org/engineering-1 – Resources related to sustainability within engineering
• https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/24330/construction-and-built-environment – Resources linked to embedding mathematics within construction and engineering contexts
• http://www-g.eng.cam.ac.uk/cam-bridges/resources.html – Resources from the Cambridge University Engineering Department but aimed at Level 2 learners based around the construction of bridges
• http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/employertoolkit/ – Resources aimed at supporting the understanding of the careers within engineering

Please note: Gateway Qualifications is not responsible for the content of third party websites and, whilst we check external links regularly, the owners of these sites may move or remove documents at any time.