FullTime National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

The course is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in current employment and progression to future employment in a range of manufacturing occupations including: design, planning, drafting, welding and fabrication, finishing, machining, semiconductor processing and production engineering covering electrical, mechanical and multi-skilling requirements of the manufacturing engineering industry.

Course Features

Ensure that the content matches the needs of industry and society at large

Establish the relevance of engineering to real world problems

Incorporate health and safety, environmental issues and SUTAINABILITY throughout the course.

The National Diploma will focus on the practical application of knowledge and the development of the work related skills required for employment within the manufacturing engineering industry. It will provide a common core of study with related specialist units leading to employment, professional or academic progression to HE.

This qualification programme provides access to more specialist units and therefore broadens and deepens the learners experience in preparation for the world of work.

The course team are permitted to recognise learners' previous achievements and experience through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Learners may have evidence that has been generated during previous study or in their previous or current employment or whilst undertaking voluntary work that relates to one or more of the units in the qualification.

Develops a range of skills and knowledge, personal qualities and attitudes that are essential for career development and progression within the broad engineering industry and related sectors. They also provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills concerning health, safety and welfare, the environment and sustainability, as it impacts on and affects the manufacturing engineering sector.

Provides the opportunity to specialise in a specific career discipline, or to choose an integrated programme.

Contributes to the knowledge understanding and skills required for Level 3 NVQs in Manufacturing - Engineering Design, Engineering Production and Technical Services.
Career Prospects and Progression

Students who successfully complete the course may progress to HND or Degree courses in related subjects. Jobs directly related to Manufacturing Engineering include research design and development, manufacturing, production engineering, production planning and quality assurance. Other careers where the skills developed through Manufacturing Engineering might be useful would include technical sales and marketing, teaching or patent work.

Modules

Year 1 Communications for Technicians Mechanical Principles and Applications Mathematics for Technicians Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials Engineering Drawing for Technicians Engineering Primary Forming Procesess CAD Applications of Mechanical Systems Year 2 Business Systems for Technicians Further Mechanical Principles and Applications Further Mathematics Selection and Application of PLCs Engineering Design Engineering Secondary and Finishing Processes CNC Machines Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices.

Method of Assessment

All unit assessments are criterion-referenced, based on the achievement of specified outcomes (graded as 'pass', 'merit' or 'distinction'), and contain contextualised-grading criteria.

Course Length

2 Years

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can use Welsh with their tutor

Entry Requirements

Normally students 16-19 years of age will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics and Science. Alternatively, a First Diploma qualification, an Intermediate GNVQ or an equivalent related qualification in engineering will be accepted. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime