Foundation Engineering

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Essential requirement are student's ability, enthusiasm, initiative and drive to obtain a valuable qualification in order to progress in life. Academically a student must have obtained: 5 GCSEs at grade D to G.

Progression

This is a course leading to a PEO level 2, the Advanced Diploma or an apprenticeship.

The Course

This a practical course designed for you if you have a broad interest and enthusiasm for Engineering. It covers all you need to know about engineering at the level you're studying. It will open up the ideas and concepts behind engineering, and how they impact on our world. You'll look at key engineering principles and will be doing three functional skills and a personal development qualification.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
The equivalent of about three days a week is spent on the course. The College day is usually from 9am until 4.30pm.

There is a balanced programme of lectures, directed private study, laboratory practical work, assignments and industrial visits. Previous visits have included Southampton Boat Show and Honda. Continuous assessment of performance is carried out by means of tests, class and laboratory work and assignments. All modules are formally assessed and final grades are subject to moderation by the course team and a representative from the awarding bodies.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time EN777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC