Part Time BTEC First Dip Ops & Maintenance Eng FGS80101

Course Code: FGS80101

Title: BTEC First Dip Ops & Maintenance Eng

Duration: 1 year

Start Date: 08-Sep-10

Entry Requirements
2 GCSEs (Grade D or above) including Maths orScience, or the Introductory Diploma.

Suitable For

The BTEC First Diploma in Operations & Maintenance Engineering is a practical work-related course and is equivalent to 4 GCSEs Grades A*-C.

Course Content
The BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work related course and is equivalent to 4 GCSEs

grades A*- C. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

You will take 4 core subjects:

• Applied Science for Technicians
• Mathematics for Technicians
• Using Engineering Information
• Working Practices

You will also take 4 specialist units:

• Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals
• Fluid Power Fundamentals
• Maintenance Procedures & Planning
• Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals.

You may be required to continue to study maths, English or IT as part of your course.

Method of Assessment

Coursework.

Progression
This qualification helps you to progress on to higher level qualifications such as a Level 3 Diploma/Certificate in Engineering or National Certificate in Operations and Maintenance Engineering or A Levels. Alternatively it can lead to a range of Apprenticeships in Operations & Maintenance or associated trades in manufacturing engineering.

The course also provides essential knowledge required for several NVQ Level 2 qualifications in

Engineering Operations, Maintenance and Process Operations.