Part-Time BTEC National Certificate in Aerospace Engineering

BTEC National Certificate in Aerospace EngineeringCourse Outline
A BTEC National Certificate is a practical, work related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start or progress a career. It is equivalent to two A levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into higher education first A BTEC National Certificate can be taken full time or part time and is equally suitable for school leavers and mature students. It is a recognized Technical Certificate for the Modern Apprenticeship Framework and is studied alongside a work based NVQ programme Course Outline The course is made up of 12 units - six core units, which everyone takes, and six specialist units. The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth and there is opportunity to follow a clear career pathway in, Mechanical and Avionic Aerospace Engineering. These specialist pathways are recognized in the following endorsed qualification titles: BTEC National Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical) BTEC National Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Avionic)

Entry requirements
You will normally need to have at least one of the following: A BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in related subject An Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject At least four GCSEs at grade A*-C including Mathematics

What will I study?
All students take these 6 core units: Business Systems for Technicians *Communications for Technicians Science for Technicians Mathematics for Technicians *Project ? Aerospace Aircraft Workshop Principles & Practice *These units contribute towards the externally assessed Integrated Vocational Assignment The Mechanical Pathway will study: Gas Turbine Technology, Metallic Maths, Non Metallic Maths, Aircraft Propulsion Systems, Airframe Systems, Theory of Flight The Avionic Pathway will study: Theory of Flight, Metallic Maths, Gas Turbine Technology, Aircraft Electrical Systems, Aircraft Instruments, Cables and Connectors

How will I be assessed?
All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded

Career Opportunities & Progression
BTEC National Certificates are valued by employers and higher education. (universities and colleges) Students go into careers in many engineering disciplines as technicians and there is a clear route through to incorporated and chartered status. Engine

Length
2 years

Attendance
Part-Time

Campus
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