Manufacturing Engineering - BTEC First Diploma

Manufacturing Engineering - BTEC First Diploma

Course ID:
PC02491

Academy:
Manufacturing

Introduction:
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You will focus on a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year full-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The course is made up of four core units and several specialist units. The units include:

• working practices in engineering
• using & interpreting engineering information
• applied electrical & mechanical science for technicians
• mathematics for engineering technicians
• selecting engineering materials
• fabrication techniques & sheet metal work
• engineering marking out
• selecting & using secondary machining techniques to remove material

Assessment:
Assessment is continuous and is based on the outcomes of projects and assignments together with an integrated vocational assignment which draws from all units.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Success on this course allows progression to a BTEC National Award, National Certificate or National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering following a successful progression interview with staff. With further training or study, you can progress into careers in Fabrication, Welding, Mechining, Technical Services

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades

• A* = 8 points
• A = 7 points
• B = 6 points
• C = 5 points
• D = 4 points
• E = 3 points
• F = 2 points
• G = 1 point

(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 8 points
• Merit = 6 points
• Pass = 4 points

GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 14 points
• Merit = 12 points
• Pass = 10 points

Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)

• Distinction = 28 points
• Merit = 24 points
• Pass = 20 points

NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.