Engineering (Manufacture)

Course Content

Award:
First Diploma

What's it all about?:
If you are not sure which branch of engineering will suit your skills and personality, and don't want to make a decision too soon, then our course will give you the chance to keep your options open but learn at the same time. You will cover all the basics in mechanical, electronic and marine engineering for the manufacturing sector, which should give you enough of an insight to be able to choose the branch that will inspire you.

Progression:
Progression from this course is to any BTEC national diploma certificate course at the College. For example, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and marine engineering.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
• a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The following units will be studied:
• working practices in engineering
• using and interpreting engineering information
• applied electrical and mechanical science
• computer-aided drawing
• electronic circuit construction and testing
• plus four additional units.

When can I study?:
Three days a week

Are there any exams?:
All units have assignments which are assessed against national grading criteria. There are no examinations.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
1 September 2010

End Date:
30 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£1100 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £275.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £275.00 per year

Material Fees:
£160

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
FDE

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.