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Made by Serif
Points will be awarded in the following categories
Technical design
- Chassis
- Body
- Control systems
- Safety features
- Engineering innovation
Marketing
- Aesthetic qualities
- Marketability
- Cost effective design and manufacture
Dynamic
- Fastest time over a predetermined course
- Reliability
Curriculum Delivery & Planning
Why use Engineering your Future as a Curriculum Model?
Contributes to all Technology based curriculum at KS3, 4 & 5
Directly delivers:
GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing
Performing Engineering Operations Levels 1 & 2
‘Young Apprenticeship’ Programme content
Engineering Diploma & Development of Diploma, including delivery of Units 2,3,4,6
Please contact us if you would like to find out more about curriculum delivery opportunities.
Gravity Racer
“The best apprentice programme for skills development”
Oxford and Cherwell Valley College on Formula Gravity
What is gravity racer?
An opportunity to enter a dynamic challenge whilst taking
part in an Apprenticeship. The core activity is engineering,
however teams will be required to access and perform
within the following skills
sectors:
- Design
- Marketing
- Finance and business planning
The Challenge
To design, engineer and pilot a ‘Gravity Racer‘
- The majority of team members must be engaged in an
Apprentice programme at any level - Teams must link with an industry partner(s)
- Racers must be powered by gravity alone
- Teams must consist of a minimum of 3 members
- All Racers must have budget documentation and must
have a starting grid cost of less than £500 in components
