BTEC 1st Diploma in Engineering

Motor Sport and Automotive Engineering Technology
BTEC 1st Diploma in Engineering(2010/2011)
Thames Gateway College Information:
This course runs at Thames Gateway College at CEME.
Duration :One year (Full time)
Who the Course is For:
Those who wish a full time, Level 2 Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering. It is the equivalent of 4 GCSEs grade A to C. It enables those who have not achieved the entry requirements for the BTEC National Diploma/Certificate to progress.
Assessment:
Continuous assignments and phase tests.
Course Leads To:
BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in Manufacturing. However, because of the level of mathematics on the BTEC National programmes we would be looking for a merit or distinction grades in the BTEC 1st Diploma units - especially the science and mathematics unit.
Entry Requirements:
Grade D GCSEs (or above) in Maths, Science and English.
Content:
The course is made up of 4 mandatory core units and specialist units which enable you to study manufacturing in more depth.
Units include:
Working Practices in Engineering, Using and Interpreting Engineering Information; Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science for Technicians; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Core). A selection of Option units will be available.