BTEC National Diploma in Operations & Maintenance

Course information:
BTEC National Diploma in Operations & Maintenance

Course content:
The BTEC National Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering consists of five core units plus twelve specialist units.

Year 1 Units
- Business Systems for Technicians
- Communications for Technicians
- Mathematics for Technicians
- Engineering Maintenance Procedures & Techniques
- Health Safety Risk Assessment & Welfare in the Engineering Workplace
- Engineering Drawing for Technicians
- Electrical & Electronic Principles
- Principles & Applications of Electronic Devices & Circuits
- Engineering Project(Double Unit)

Year 2 Units
- Engineering Project(Double Unit)
- Further Mechanical Principles & Applications
- Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic, Systems and Devices
- Electrical Installation
- Monitoring & Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems
- Electrical Technology
- Further Mathematics for Technicians
- Computer Systems
- Mechanical Principles
Additionality and Key Skills at an appropriate level will also be studied alongside this qualification.

Assessment procedure:
This course is assessed using a mixture of coursework assignments and projects.
The qualification is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Awarding Body - EDEXCEL

Entry requirements:
All applicants will be interviewed before being offered a place on the course.
The interview provides the opportunity for both the potential student and College staff to ensure that the course meets the needs and abilities of the student.

Applicants will be expected to have at least 4 GCSE passes at grade C including Maths, Science and English or a First Diploma in Engineering.

The BTEC Nationals in Operations and Maintenance Engineering have been developed in the engineering sector to focus on: i) education and training for employees in the operations and maintenance engineering sector, ii) providing opportunities for employees in the operations and maintenance engineering sector to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification, iii) giving learners the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification, to enter employment in the engineering sector or to progress to higher education,
iv) giving learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

Qualifications achieved:
National Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering

Progression opportunities:
Successful students can progress into jobs with a wide range of employers or go to universities or other higher education institutions to study for Higher National Diploma and degree qualification.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.