Mechanical Principles & Applications (bite-sized HE Course)

City of Wolverhampton College

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    Course

  • Location

    Wolverhampton

  • Start date

    Different dates available

If you work in the engineering industry and want to further your knowledge of mechanical engineering, this short part-time module (part of the BTEc HNC/D in Engineering) will develop your understanding of an extended range of mechanical principles that underpin the design and operation of mechanical engineering systems. We have a state-of-the-art modern engineering workshop equipped with a range of industry-standard equipment including millers, lathes, CNC tooling and laser cutters, along with fabrication and welding equipment such as Tig, Mig and Arc welders and CAD suites.

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Wolverhampton (West Midlands)
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Paget Road, WV6 ODU

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About this course

As this module is part of an HNC/D qualification, you are required to be over 18 years of age and have the following qualifications: Two A Levels – preferably in maths or science OR BTec certificate or diploma in engineering or a related discipline - Mature students will be considered in light of relevant work/life experience - Non-EU students are required to have an IELTS or equivalent university qualification

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Subjects

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Systems
  • Industry
  • Engineering

Course programme

During this course you will learn how to determine the: Behavioural characteristics of materials subjected to complex loading systems Behavioural characteristics of loaded beams and cylinders Dynamic parameters of power transmission system elements Dynamic parameters of rotating systems What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will: Develop your understanding of complex loading systems Gain knowledge of the concept of volumetric strain and the relationship between elastic constants Learn how to determine dimensional changes in loaded cylinders Build on your existing knowledge of the relationship between the distribution of shear force and bending moment in loaded beams Learn how to investigate the balancing of rotating systems Understand how to determine flywheel mass Learn how to analyse the use of mechanical power transmission systems Extend your knowledge of rotating system elements How will I be assessed? This is an assignment-based course and there are no exams You will be continually assessed throughout the course via assignments and the production of a detailed portfolio What can I do next? Completion of the module will enable you to: Use the skills you have gained in the workplace Continue with further study and progress to the HNC/D in engineering

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