Course overview
In Short
This course is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in the Engineering sector. It will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to help you prepare for employment or Higher Education.
Why study with us?
Our practical, hands-on courses are designed to make you employable in the automotive and engineering industries, which are essential to the UK’s economy and touch every business and individual. We have outstanding motor-vehicle and motor-cycle workshops, which means you get to learn on new models using the latest cutting-edge equipment. Learning using the equipment being used in commercial garages puts you at an advantage in today’s competitive work environment.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements are a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English, Maths (Grade 6) and Science. Other relevant Level 2 qualifications and Diplomas may also be considered. You should have a good attendance report from school and complete a successful interview. Applications are welcomed from mature students who may have the relevant industrial experience or other suitable qualifications.
Course Structure
Course Description
There are eighteen units to complete that covers a diverse range of subject areas such as Mechanical Principles, Electrical Principles, Engineering Materials and Computer Aided Design (CAD). The qualification is delivered through a variety of theoretical type learning (classroom based) and specialist workshop sessions.Year 1 Units
Unit 1 Engineering Principles Unit 2 Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team Unit 3 Engineering Product Design and Manufacture Unit 45 Additive Manufacturing Processes Unit 10 Computer Aided Design in Engineering Unit 41 Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes Unit 43 Computer Numeric Control Unit 5 A Specialist Engineering Project Unit 6 Microcontroller Systems for Engineers Unit 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems Unit 19 Electronic Devices and Circuits Unit 4 Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering Unit 30 Inspection Unit 44 Fabrication Manufacturing Processes Unit 9 Work Experience in the Engineering Sector
Assessment
Assessment method is External and Internal assessment
Progression
Following successful completion of the programme, you may either progress onto our part-time HNC in Engineering or other Higher Education courses or seek apprenticeship in the Engineering Industry with opportunities for further part-time study. You may also gain employment within the Engineering Industry, an Apprenticeship and there may be a possibility to continue your studies at College.If progressing to an apprenticeship please be aware that due to differences between the full-time course and the apprenticeship standard a student would start the apprenticeship at Level 2.