C&G/ICS Basic Mechanical Eng.

Acquire an in-depth understanding of Mechanical Engineering and you will be ideally placed to pursue more advanced study, leading to challenging job openings in countless sectors of the economy

Description: Do you sometimes feel your life is one big stress test? Then maybe it''s time you let the ICS City & Guilds Basic Mechanical Engineering course give you the tools you need to build yourself a brighter future. When you have successfully completed this course, you will be ideally placed to pursue more advanced study, leading to challenging job openings in countless sectors of the economy. It shouldn''t be long until you are able to fit all the pieces together into a solid career structure for yourself.

Whether you are looking to make a fresh start in this field, or simply want to consolidate your existing skills, ICS City & Guilds Basic Mechanical Engineering will let you learn-to-earn, without the burden of attending classes or quitting your job.

From day one of the course, you will be taking a hands-on approach to your new career by acquiring the essential theoretical knowledge required for entry and advancement to a multitude of employment sectors.

Key Benefits: All our courses offer students maximum flexibility to make learning both convenient and enjoyable. Some specific benefits of the City & Guilds Basic Mechanical Engineering course are:

· Start whenever you want and study whenever it suits you. We won''t lock you into inflexible term times
· You learn-by-doing, with professionally developed skills
· Professionally developed materials guide you through key subject areas, including Thermophysical Properties of Water and Steam tables.
· Flexible access to your tutor, who can help you along the way

Topics: When you have successfully completed the course, you will have acquired an in-depth understanding of the following:

City & Guilds Basic Mechanical EngineeringCore Skill Areas:
· Principles of Mechanics· Reading Working Drawings· Sources and Properties of Heat· Theory of Steam Generation· Measuring Instruments · Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials· Properties of Materials· Tools and Materials· Strength of Materials

The ICS City & Guilds Basic Mechanical Engineering course has been designed with one goal in mind. To set you on the right track to a more rewarding career.

Careers in the Field: No matter what industry sector you choose, the nature of their production itself depends entirely on the knowledge and skills of Mechanical Engineers. This means that this is one market area which will offer long-term security to those with the specialist abilities to meet the demands involved.

Salaries in this field can vary enormously depending on the nature of the employer and level of experience, and the highest salary scales have traditionally been in the automobile and oil industries. However, an average starting salary for a Trainee Mechanical Engineer outside the London area is between £14,500 and £18,000. Frequently these jobs come with a car and travelling expenses if an Engineer is expected to visit customers on site.

The ICS City & Guilds Basic Mechanical Engineering course is a flexible and cost-effective way of gaining the qualifications you need to succeed.

Qualification: ICS Diploma

Hours of Study: 90

External Exam Information: Exam centre will be arranged on behalf of student. Venues are normally in London and Glasgow.
If a student is sitting through their workplace, we can arrange for the exam to be taken there.

Additional Exam Fees: £45

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