BTEC Diploma in Engineering (formerly National Certificate)
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PDF version- Course Description
- Entry Requirements
- Progression & Assessment
- Duration & Location
- Fees
- Further Information
Course Description
The course is intended for any Mechanical Engineering Technician employed in design, manufacturing, maintenance, energy supply industries, Royal Air Force, Regional Hospitals and Local Authorities. It is an integral part of the Modern Apprentice framework.Programme Content:
Eleven units will be covered over a two-year period of study.
Year 1
• Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
• Communications for Technicians
• Mechanical Principles
• Mathematics for Technicians
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Engineering Drawing for Technicians
Year 2
• Project (Double Unit)
• Further Mechanical Principles & Applications
• Electrical & Electronic Principles
PLUS TWO OPTIONAL UNITS
• Principles & Applications of Thermodynamics
• Computer Aided Draughting
• Engineering Secondary and Finishing Processes
• Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools
Entry Requirements
- Four GCSE’s at Grade C or above, including Maths and Science
- Suitable passes in BTEC First Certificate in Engineering
- At the discretion of the College for experienced mechanical technicians
Progression & Assessment
Teaching and Learning Styles:
Learning will consist of taught lessons, investigations, projects and assignments. Learners will demonstrate an understanding of each unit’s outcomes in a variety of ways. These may include assignments, timed assessments, and course work. The assessment methods will vary to suit the unit.
Achievement, Assessment and Examinations:
The college is committed to maintaining Records of Achievement and providing appropriate feedback through action planning. This course is the equivalent to two GCE A levels between 80 and 240 UCAS tariff points depending upon final grades achieved.
Progression:
Students who successfully complete this course can progress to our BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering.
Duration & Location
This part-time day release course lasts for two years.
First year is on Wednesday 9.00am – 7.00pm
Second year is on Thursday 9.00am – 7.00pm
Fees
Fee details are available from the College Registry. If you are under 19 on 31st August when your programme begins and study more than 12½ hours per week, you will be entitled to free tuition and no examination fee, wherever you live provided you are a European Community National. Mature students may also qualify for free tuition under certain circumstances; please ask our Student Services for details.
Further Information
Andy Ollier, Course Tutor
School of Construction & Engineering
01522 876370/01522 876371
