Engineering
Level 2 – Design and Technology
BTEC 1st Diploma in Engineering
The course provides young people with a broad based introduction to manufacturing engineering and the Electrical and mechanical principles and Skills applied in manufacture.
The course consists of core and optional units with subject titles that include:
- Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
- Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science
- Working Practices in Engineering
- Using and Interpreting Engineering Information
- Computer Aided Design
- Programming CNC Machining
- Electronic Circuits and Testing
- Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals
Assessment:
Consists of Assignments which are Practical tasks
Benefits of the qualification:
There is a mix of academic and practical activities with high quality equipment and resources that give the learners a variety of experiences with the technologies that are in use in the Workplace. This provides a sound basis for transition into the Industry as trainee technicians in mechanical, aeronautical, electrical/electronic or manufacturing engineering.
Duration:
This is a 1 year course
The course will run 3 days a week (18 hours of study per week) over 34 weeks
Entry Requirements:
- 4 GCSE passes at grades C–D (Preferably grades C in Maths and Science)
- Progression from Entry Level 1 in Engineering or equivalent at the discretion of the course tutor
Further Study:
The award for successful completion is a nationally recognised qualification at Level 2 and this provides a route for progression to the following Level 3 courses:
- National Diploma/Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- National Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
- Excellent learning facilities at Telford College
- We have bespoke learning areas for all activities
- A custom workshop which contains a complete manufacturing process that is available to support teaching
- Excellent classroom facilities with an extensive computer network and state of the art presentation equipment
Facilities:
Experience:
Telford College boasts a long and successful history and we have experienced staff who will guide you through the learning process
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