BTEC National Diploma in Motorsport Engineering

Motor Sport and Automotive Engineering Technology
BTEC National Diploma in Motorsport Engineering(2010/2011)
Thames Gateway College Information:
This course runs at Thames Gateway College at CEME.
Duration :2 years
Who the Course is For:
The BTEC National Diploma is a practical work related full-time course. The student learns by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start or progress in an engineering career.
Assessment:
Continual assessemnt processes including assignments, and the assessment of any proactial or theoretical projects and laboratory investigations. Some units have tests and examinations.
Course Leads To:
Foundation Degree in Automotive/Motorsport Engineering. Direct entry into employment in the chosen field.
Entry Requirements:
The BTEC National Diploma (Full Time), a BTEC 1st Diploma, GCSE Grade B in Maths and Grade C or above in Science (double) and English are required. Mature students may be able to gain accreditiation for prior learning by arrangement with the Course Co-ordinator.
Content:
The course is made up of 18 units - five core units and thirteen specialist units. The specialist units enable the student to study particular areas within Motorsports engineering in depth. The course content includes: Computer Aided Design; Vehicle Systesm, Engine Technology, Engineering Design, Properties & Applications of Engineering Materials, Project (choose speciality from car, motorcycle or motorsport), Manufacturing Technologies, Principles & Applications of Fluid Mechanics, Principles & Applications of Thermodynamics. The delivery of the course programme is underpinned by practical and theoretical subjects that provide an insight into a number of aspects within the field of Automotive/Motorsport Engineering.