Part Time BTEC First Diploma in Engineering

BTEC First Diploma in Engineering

Campus: Bridgend

Length of Course: 1 year

Days & Times: 9am - 7.30pm (Day to be confirmed)

Fees: £475

Course Code: ENP093 P3B01

Course Description: This course has been designed as a first step towards a career in Engineering and is aimed at individuals who wish to become a Technician Engineer, but have not gained direct entry to National Certificate courses, but have at least one grade C and a number of D grades at GCSE level.

Modules include:

• Science & Maths
• Electronic Circuits & Testing
• Electronic Components
• Working Practices in Engineering
• Selecting & Using Secondary Machining Techniques to Remove Material
• Electronic Circuit Construction & Testing

Practical units from the Performing Engineering Operations provide the hands on competences such as Fitting, Machining, Installing Electrical Circuits and Building and Testing Electronic Circuits.

Entry Requirements:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to four GCSEs at grades C-D or
• Related work experience or
• Other related Level 1 or 2 qualifications.

Progression/Career Opportunities: A wide range of careers can be obtained in High Technology Industries and Sectors. Alternatively, students can continue studies at National Certificate or National Diploma Levels.

Did You Know?: Students that successfully complete the First Diploma are 7% more likely to gain related employment than those without the qualification.