Part Time City and Guilds 2303 Computer Aided Engineering

City and Guilds 2303 Computer Aided Engineering

Course Details

These courses are ideally suited to people working in industry who wish to develop new skills or want to work at a more advanced level. Prior knowledge of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) or computing is useful but not essential. Learners will be considered from any occupational background. The course contains both theory and practical elements. The course has been structured as a project which is the programming and manufacture of components to complete a model lorry. The project and the supporting paperwork are assessed for certification, there are no formal exams. There is a strong practical content to this course and you will be working towards vocational certification in the area of Computer Aided Engineering. NC/CNC Machine Setting and Operation This certificate can be awarded on completion of the following four units: Unit 1 - Safety procedures Unit 2 - Data input and preparation Unit 3 - Work and Tool preparation Unit 4 - CNC Machine Operation

Qualifications required:
There are no formal entry requirements; a basic knowledge of engineering is an advantage. Computer literacy is not essential as assistance will be offered.

Course length:
36 weeks (part time), over one year.

Venue:
The College's Queen's Gardens Centre

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
TBA

Additional info:
Assessment is through a portfolio which is built up throughout the course. You will be able to take the final completed project home.

Progression:
Progression onto City and Guilds 2303 Part 3 Advanced Part Programming.
Unit 1 - Plan production of Part Program
Unit 2 - Write Part Programs manually
Unit 3 - Write Part Programs using Computer Aided Programming (CAP)
Unit 4 - Produce a component using a Program
Unit 5 - Document a Part Program
Unit 6 - Computer Integrated Manufacture

Session times:
TBA

Days running:
TBA