Encompass Engineering

Worked with electrical-system schematics and layouts for trains while learning about power distribution, industry safety and collaboration between engineers and manufacturers.

Construction site experience

Gained active-site experience with drainage systems, concrete, trenches, levelling, site equipment, safe working and teamwork.

Go-karts and Greenpower racing

Built custom wooden and metal go-karts, machined steering components, and helped assemble and race an electric Greenpower kart.

Technical qualifications

Achieved a Distinction* in Level 2 Engineering and a Distinction in Level 2 Construction, supported by GCSE Mathematics, Science and English.

The Online World

This unit covered online services, online communication, internet components, cloud storage, search engines, online safety, privacy, and responsible digital behaviour.

I learned about netiquette, security threats like viruses and phishing, and different ways data is exchanged online, including file sharing and streaming.

Technology Systems

This unit explored hardware components, processors, buses, memory, storage, input and output devices, and the purpose of networks.

I learned how hardware performance is measured, what volatile and non-volatile memory are, and how different types of servers and storage are used.

Digital Portfolio

This unit focused on creating a digital portfolio to showcase skills, achievements, and project work for a clear audience.

I learned how to organise content, design web pages, reflect on my work, and present my skills professionally.

Database Development

This unit covered how organisations use databases and how to design and develop database systems from user requirements.

I learned about paper-based and computerised databases, flat and relational databases, forms, reports, and building my own database.

Computer Networks

This unit introduced networks, how devices connect, how data is transferred, network types, network topologies, and network scales.

I learned about LANs, WANs, PANs, star, bus and ring topologies, and how networks are used in different environments.

Software Development

This unit covered programming basics, solving problems with code, testing software, fixing issues, and creating programs in Python.

I learned Python, Visual Studio Code, program review techniques, flowcharts, and useful programming constructs.

Website Development

This unit covered how websites are planned, built, maintained, tested, and improved for users.

I learned HTML, CSS, accessibility, usability, website testing, types of websites, and ways to improve user experience.

Building a PC

This unit taught how to plan, build, dismantle, and test a personal computer safely.

I learned about components, performance, CPU and GPU roles, benchmarking, storage, transfer speeds, safety, and choosing parts for a specification.