National Diploma in Land Based Technology (Certificate option)
Vocational qualification
In Nantwich
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Nantwich
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Duration
3 Years
This exciting and very relevant technician level course is for people who are interested in engineering, have confidence in their own practical ability and wish to gain a qualification that will launch their career in service engineering.
Facilities
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Start date
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About this course
At least 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, English, Maths and Science preferred or GNVQ Part One Engineering plus GCSEs
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Course programme
Introduction
This exciting and very relevant technician level course is for people who are interested in engineering, have confidence in their own practical ability and wish to gain a qualification that will launch their career in service engineering.
About the course
The diploma is a two or three year course. The three year course includes a middle year on work placement. This work experience may be local, national or international and will always be arranged with your intended career in mind. We will help you to find a suitable placement and will continually monitor your position to ensure you are gaining good practical experience. The diploma focuses on the development of practical, multi-skilled engineers who will be capable of influencing engineering in the future. The final year of the course includes management studies/additional academic studies to prepare you for the world of work or for Higher Education.
The course includes
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Engine, transmission, hydraulic, electrical and machinery technology
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Fabrication and welding
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Computing applications
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Fault diagnosis
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Business management
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Engineering drawing and design
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Practical classes to support all of the above topics
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Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Length of the course
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2/3 years - National Diploma
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2 years - National Certificate
What qualifications will I gain?
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18 units - National Diploma in Land Based Technology
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12 units - National Certificate
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Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Course options after this programme
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Foundation Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Engineering Design,
Service Management etc
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Foundation Degree in Land-based and Construction Equipment
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Foundation Degree in Agricultural Mechanisation
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Engineering and related degree programmes
Career options
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Technical service engineer
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Design and development engineer
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Self employed engineer
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Overseas development
National Diploma in Land Based Technology (Certificate option)