This course is equivalent in size to two A Levels. It has 10 units of which 6 are mandatory and 2 are externally assessed. All units must be passed to achieve the qualification. Candidates can choose from 2 pathways in year 2.
Year 1:
- Unit 1 - Engineering Principles
- Unit 2 - Delivery of Engineering Processes Safety as a Team
- Unit 7 - Calculus to solve Engineering Problems
Year 2
- Unit 3 - Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
- Unit 4 - Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
- Unit 5 - A Specialist Engineering Project
- Unit 10 - Computer Aided Design in Engineering
- Unit 19 - Electronic Devices and Circuits
In addition, you would need to choose from either of the 2 pathways below (these need to be confirmed at the start of the course):
Pathway 1:
- Unit 27 - Static Mechanical Principles in practice
- Unit 28 - Dynamic Mechanical Principles in Practice
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Pathway 2:
- Unit 29 - Principles and Applications of Fluid Mechanics
- Unit 31 - Thermodynamic Principles and Practice
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Entry requirements
GCSE grades 4-9 in five subjects including Mathematics, Science, English Language and 2 of the following - Design Technology, Business and ICT. Or BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Engineering with overall MM, and merit in Unit 10 Mathematics for Engineering, with GCSE grades 4-9 in Mathematics. And a good academic reference or school report
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Who is the course for?
This course is for students who are interested in a career in Engineering.
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Study methods
Each unit is studied through workshop, online and classroom activities. There is a weekly tutorial and private study to enable students to work on their own.
Theory is delivered through blended learning which may include face to face and some online learning including Google classroom, I-GVS, Zoom and other online learning platforms. The mode of delivery will be governed by the Covid-19 guidelines adopted by the college at that time and may vary throughout the course. -
How is the course assessed?
Some units are assessed externally by the awarding body (Pearson) and other assessed internally by course assignments and tests.
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More information
The first year will be delivered on Mondays (09:00 – 17:00) and the second year will be delivered on Mondays and Tuesdays (09:00 – 17:00). College attendance is one day per week for the first year and two days per week for the second year.
Certification is based upon the achievement of the passing the course content and paying the fees in full. Once you have clicked the Enrol Now button and completed and submitted your online application, Sanjay Suri, Commercial Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) will be in touch to discuss your application further. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
You can go into employment in the engineering sector.
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Where Next – Further Studies
HNC/D in Engineering
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
