BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Motor Sport)

Programme Aim
The programme has been developed for those who are intending to follow a career in mechanical, manufacturing or motor sports engineering and wish to follow an alternative route to that of A Levels and sixth form. Although the programme is vocationally orientated towards engineering, it will not prevent anyone from selecting other career routes at a later stage. The programme is largely academic but it contains significant practical elements. The Level 3 Extended National Diploma is worth 180 QCF credits.  

Programme Content:
The programme consists of associated subjects, or units, all of the same duration. A total of 17 units are required to gain the Diploma. During the course, a range of subjects are covered that introduce many aspects of mechanical, manufacturing or motor sport technology. These are complemented with other subjects to provide a sound basis for the needs of a mechanical or manufacturing or motor sport engineer. Functional Skills in Application of Number, Communications and Information Technology are also an integral part of the course.

Year 1

Mechanical Principles and Applications
Applications of Mechanical systems in Engineering
Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
Communications for Engineering Technicians
Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Engineering Secondary and Finishing Processes
Electronic Measurement and Testing

Year 2

Engineering Project
Engineering Design
Commercial Aspects of Organisations Employing Engineers
Further Mechanical Principles and Applications
Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
Motorsport Working Practices
Motorsport Professional Practice and Logistics