Mechancial Engineering Technical Certificate Level 3

Mechancial Engineering Technical Certificate Level 3

Course Code: DL0039MQ/1
Category: Engineering
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 18/09/2009
Day(s) of Week: FRIDAY
Times: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Duration: 2 years
Fee: £600
Course fees are per year.

Course Content: The first year course consists of one core unit, one principle unit and one related optional unit. Assessment is by on-line testing, internal examination and practical assignment.

The second year course consists of one core unit and a further two optional units.

The Units studied are:

2 Core Units

Work effectively and safely in an engineering environment

Engineering principles and practice.

1 'Principle Unit'

Principles of mechanical and manufacturing engineering.

3 'Optional' Units (from the list below)

Turning

Milling

CNC Machining

Computer Aided Design

Special Features: Classroom based technology sessions with practical assignments.

Progression: Onto BTEC National Certificate at the course tutors discretion.

Alternatively, successful candidates may wish to undertake courses relating to their own industry needs such as Computer Aided Design, CNC or welding competences.

Entry Requirement:
The award is aimed at candidates who are following an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship and wish for a career progression within the engineering industry.
It is expected that candidates should have a Level 2 engineering qualification and be able to demonstrate prior adequate knowledge and experience to complete the course.
It is desirable that candidates have a minimum grade C/D in both Maths and English.