Engineering (General Engineering)
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A level
One of which should be Engineering related.
Pass in Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This should be in an Engineering related subject.
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This is a one-year level 4 programme which will extend knowledge of those working in a variety of roles within the engineering sector. Students will develop their understanding of working practices throughout their studies, which may facilitate further career development opportunities. This is a one-year level 4 programme which will extend knowledge of those working in a variety of roles within the engineering sector. Students will develop their understanding of working practices throughout their studies, which may facilitate further career development opportunities. You will be provided with details of the assignment requirements for each Unit. Students will be encouraged to engage with personal and professional development, gaining formative feedback on progress towards Unit outcomes, and developing knowledge and competence in the discipline. Summative assessment is mainly through coursework. Students will evidence their progress through written academic essays and reports, or practical activities, which will vary according to each individual Unit assessment requirements. Each Unit will carry more than one assessment task in order to meet the learning outcomes and criteria for the Unit as a whole.There are no summative written exams for this course, however in some Units, your knowledge may be formatively assessed through in class tests.
Students completing the course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of general engineering, with a focus on manufacturing and mechanical engineering. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to general engineering industry, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource. The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) is at level 4 (the same as the first year of a UK Honours degree).On successful completion of this course, students may progress onto studies at Level 5 or above including HND or Foundation Degree (FdEng) year 2 and then top-up to BEng (Hons). Progression onto other courses will be subject to meeting the entry criteria of the institution. Students may also move into higher roles or positions within their organisation, or wish to develop their career further by moving into other employment.
Modules
Units delivered for this qualification are:
• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Science
• Quality and Process Improvement
• Electrical Systems and Fault Finding
• Engineering Design
• CAD for Maintenance Engineers
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Assessment methods
You will be provided with details of the assignment requirements for each Unit. Students will be encouraged to engage with personal and professional development, gaining formative feedback on progress towards Unit outcomes, and developing knowledge and competence in the discipline. Summative assessment is mainly through coursework. Students will evidence their progress through written academic essays and reports, or practical activities, which will vary according to each individual Unit assessment requirements. Each Unit will carry more than one assessment task in order to meet the learning outcomes and criteria for the Unit as a whole. There are no summative written exams for this course, however in some Units, your knowledge may be formatively assessed through in class tests
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Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
New College Swindon
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