NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Entry Requirements
GCSEs in English, Maths and a Science subject at
grade C or above for recent school leavers. The following may also be
acceptable: BTEC First Certificate or Diploma, certain C&G qualifications,
BTEC GNVQ Intermediate. Applications from mature persons without any of
these 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 the college during enrolment.
Description
This two
year day release course aims to equip new and existing personnel working
in the mechanical and manufacturing skills field with the necessary skills
required by a technician. The BTEC National course provides a good
background in technical engineering. It supports underpinning knowledge
for NVQs at level 3 and is a recognised technical certificate for the
advanced apprenticeship (level 3). The course offers progression to the
HNC and is a recognised means of career progression within the engineering
industry.
Course Content
The main course topics will be based
on the following:
- Mathematics
- Mechanical principles
-
Engineering drawing
- Engineering design
- Business systems
-
Project
- Communications
- Materials
- Measurement and inspection
-
Computer aided design
- CNC machining
After completing this
course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate your understanding of basic
mechanical principles
- Use or understand a range of mechanical
equipment
- Use a range of associated software
- Demonstrate
competency in problem solving
- Demonstrate design and manufacturing
skills
- Report clearly and concisely on your mechanical work
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 two units externally assessed by means of an integrated
vocational assignment.
Progression
The course offers
progression to the HNC and is a recognised means of career progression
with the engineering industry.
Materials
Scientific calculator, drawing instruments
BTEC
National Mathematics, A Greer
Engineering Science, W Bolton
Manufacturing
Technology, Timmings
Materials for Engineering Students, V John
Engineering
Drawing, Ostrowsky.
Note: if your course runs for 2 or more years
you will be required to pay a tuition fee for each year of study.
