Foundation Degree Manufacturing Engineering
Entry requirements
A level
64 UCAS Points
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS Points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 UCAS Points
UCAS Tariff
64 UCAS Points
About this course
This course has been written to provide you with a wide technical background to support a range of careers in manufacturing engineering. Manufacturing Engineers have detailed knowledge of a broad range of general engineering principles and use this to develop and maintain manufacturing processes and systems to ensure high quality production of components and services. Manufacturing Engineers are employed in a wide range of industries including vehicle manufacture, aerospace, transport, healthcare, food and beverage and leisure. The course has a strong technical element that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. If you are employed in the industry this course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills which will enhance your career prospects. If you are not employed, the course will provide you with a good grounding to help you to find employment in the field.
The aims of the course are to:
· Provide relevant, high quality training and education for those employed (or seeking employment) in the wider field of manufacturing engineering and related industries.
· Provide a recognised qualification at advanced technician level that will support student progression in their field of employment.
· Provide a progression route on to honours degree, masters and chartered engineer status.
· Enable the student to develop a range of skills in manufacturing engineering and generic skills such as analytical, evaluative and communication, ensuring they can become an effective practitioner in their field and are able to take on more advanced courses of study.
· To ensure that the wider community has access to employment opportunities by means of good-quality training.
· To ensure that local, national and international companies have access to training that continues to meet their needs.
· To continue to support industry by maintaining and developing partnerships
Course Modules;
Year 1:
• Computer Aided Design
• Management of the Business Environment
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Mechanical Science
• Quality and Reliability
Year 2:
• Corporate Responsibility and Personal Development
• Design and Manufacture
• Manufacturing Automation and Control
• Operations Systems
• Project Foundation Degree
• Quality Systems
The Uni
James Watt College
Engineering and Manufacturing
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