Full Time BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Course Code: 2130)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 17.5 hours per week
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials and essential protective equipment for workshop activities.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview where they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to achieve the requirements of the course and provide information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance. Applicants will also have met one of the following entry requirements:

4 GCSEs at grades A*- C (preferably to include English, Maths and Science); or
BTEC First Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (merit); or
BTEC First Diploma in a related subject (merit); or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 2 awards.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
These are broad-based Mechanical Engineering programmes consisting of 12 units (Certificate) and 18 units (Diploma). These programmes have been designed to offer students a specialised programme of study and give students the opportunity to advance their skills and career opportunities within the area of engineering. The core units are designed to introduce the student to the chosen qualification area and provide the formative knowledge and understanding needed to underpin the content of the specialist units. Specialist units provide the skills, knowledge and understanding within specific aspects of the Mechanical Engineering industry.

The subjects covered will include:

Communications for Technicians;
Computer Aided Design;
Engineering Design;
Engineering Drawing;
Health, Safety and Welfare;
Mathematics for Technicians;
Project; and
Science for Technicians.

In addition to the above subjects, students will be studying key skills at the appropriate level.

Subject to demand and timetabling this qualification could be combined with AS/A level and/or other awards in certain subjects.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Higher education (University) or employment
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Assignments and coursework
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Educational visits and work experience are an integral part of this programme
READING LISTS Included in Student Handbook (constantly updated)