Advanced Diploma in Engineering

Advanced Diploma in Engineering
Course Description
This course looks at different aspects of engineering throught the Principal learning units. There are nine units of which seven are internally assessed and two externally assessed. All learners will also complete an extended project and will have tochoose a further subject to study called ASL (Additional and Specialist Learning). This extra subject can be engineering related or from another curriculum area however any subject chosen must be recoginised on database of diploma related qualifications.

Entry Requirements
GCSE Mathematics (B), English (C), Science (CC). Personal recommendation from teacher; however learner must be seen to be on target to progress.

Modules Studied:

• Unit 1 Investigating Engineering Business and the Environment
• Unit 2 Applications of Computer Aided Designing
• Unit 3 Selection and Application of Engineering Materials
• Unit 4 Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Unit 5 Maintaining Engineering Plant, Equipment and Systems
• Unit 6 Investigating Modern Manufacturing Techniques used in Engineering
• Unit 7 Innovative Design and Enterprise
• Unit 8 Mathematical Techniques and Applications for Engineers Unit 9 Principles and Applications of Engineering Science

Awarding Body: EDEXCEL

Level: L3

Duration: 2 years

Attendance Modes: Day

Progression Routes: This qualification can lead to university entry.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Kirkby