First Diploma in Engineering

FIRST DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade D including Maths, Science and English. The following may also be acceptable:
- PEO NVQ level 2
- Level 1 qualification
- Applications from mature persons without any of the above may be considered

Registration requirements:
Registration with the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) awarding body is required by those who wish to obtain the qualification. You may register at the college during enrolment.
Description
This one year day release course aims to equip new and existing personnel working in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering with the necessary skills required at level 2.

It supports underpinning knowledge for National Vocational Qualifications at level 2 and is a recognised Technical Certificate for Foundation Apprenticeships (level 2). The course offers progression to the National Certificate and is a recognised means of career progression with the engineering industry.
Course Content
Core units
- Working Practices in Engineering
- Using and Interpreting Engineering Information
- Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science
- Mathematics for Engineering Technicians

Specialist units
- Quality Control and Measurement in Engineering
- Selecting Engineering Materials
- Using CAD techniques in Engineering
- Engineering Marking Out
- Secondary Machining Techniques

Units may depend on pathway and student numbers.
Where a course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
Continual assessment methods are used, these include assignments, project work and tests with one unit assessed through an Integrated Vocational Assignment.
Progression
National Certificate
Materials
Scientific calculator, note or graph paper, a number of text books will be recommended, computer discs.