Full Time Engineering (Mechanical) - BTEC National Certificate & PEO

Course Code :EBPA1/EBPA2

Is this course for you
This course is for those who intend to enter a career in mechanical/manufacturing engineering. You will be using lathes, milling machines and automated programmable controllers. You will study a wide range of subjects as detailed below.

Duration
2 years

What will you study
The course consists of 6 core units: Business Systems for Technicians * Communications for Technicians * Engineering Project * Mathematics for Technicians * Electrical and Electronic Principles * Mechanical Principles and Applications. Plus 6 specialist units from the following: Engineering Design * Commercial Aspects of Organisations Employing Engineers * Further Mechanical Principles and Applications * Engineering Drawing for Technicians * Computer Aided Drafting * Selection and Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers * Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools * Further Mathematics for Engineers * Electronic Circuit Manufacture.

How will you be assessed
Continuous throughout the course in the form of projects, assignments, case studies and coursework and written tests for each mandatory unit.

What can you do after course
You can move on to an HNC/HND or Degree course and/or employment in a related industry such as Medical Physics, Aeronautics, Motor Sport, Computing Aided Design and Environmental Technology.

Additional information
The College is often notified of engineering vacancies with locally based companies. You will need to study and develop Key Skills / Functional Skills to the appropriate level. This is an important requirement for your course studies, employment and apprenticeships. Please note that students will need to supply their own overall (as required), safety boots (as required), pen, pencil, paper and scientific calculator.