BTEC First Diploma in Engineering

BTEC First Diploma in Engineering

About the Course
Subject
Engineering
Study Mode
Full-time
Equivalent To
4 GCSEs at grade C or above

Introduction 1 year full-time
(Please note this course is only available to students from the United Arab Emirates).
This course will give you a good grounding in Mathematics and Applied Science while providing an introduction to a range of Engineering disciplines. It is designed to lead on to a National Diploma in an Engineering subject but provides a nationally recognised qualification that could simply lead to employment in an engineering related field.

Course Units You will study nine units during the year and these will be assessed by coursework assignments rather than examinations.

· Mathematics
· Applied science
· Electronic devices
· Electronic circuit construction
· Engineering materials
· CAD
· Fabrication and sheet metal work
· Working practices in engineering
· Using and interpreting engineering information

Your course is enhanced by the study of employability skills, enrichment visits and tutorial support. You will also have the opportunity to re-sit GCSE Mathematics and/or English for those who have received a grade D at GCSE.

Assessment Assessment tasks may include practical projects, written work and staff observations. There will be an emphasis on the use of ICT as a learning tool.

Further Opportunities
· Progression on to the BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering
· Employment in engineering or an engineering related industry