Full Time EDEXCEL/BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Level 2)

EDEXCEL/BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Level 2)

Course Details

It is a level 2 qualification which may be used to help gain employment, or as a stepping stone to provide fundamental knowledge which would then allow you to progress to a higher level course such as our Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering or employment. This course is suitable for male and female learners with an interest in Engineering. The course consists of 8 units. The units on this course are: - Working Practices in Engineering - Using and Interpreting Engineering Information - Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science for Technicians - Mathematics for Engineering Technicians - Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques in Engineering - Selecting and Using Secondary Machining Techniques to Remove Material - Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing - Personal Computer Hardware and Software Installation

Qualifications required:
To be accepted on the course you must have previously gained one of the following: Four GCSEs which must include Maths and Science and English at grades D or E City and Guilds 2800 Level 1 Older equivalent GCEs or CSEs are acceptable. It is expected that candidates can read and write reasonably well and are able to work with simple maths formulae and understand basic principles of maths and science. There will be an interview with the course tutor and an initial assessment.

Course length:
This is a full time course running from September to the end of June.

Venue:
The College's Queen's Gardens Centre

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
25 hours per week

Additional info:
This qualification is awarded by BTEC/Edexcel which is one of the major awarding bodies in the country. As such, it is recognised and highly regarded throughout industry both in the UK and abroad.

Progression:
On completion of this course you can progress on to a BTEC National Award or Diploma in Engineering. You might also consider an apprenticeship programme or employment.

Session times:
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Days running:
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