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Advanced Diploma in Engineering Level 3
The Advanced Diploma in Engineering opens up the ideas and concepts behind engineering and how they impact on the modern world and will introduce you to key engineering principles such as design, materials, electronic system, manufacturing and maintenance.
What do I need to study this course?
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C including Maths and English
- Successful interview
- Satisfactory reference
What will I study?
You will study a range of subject areas, including:- Investigating engineering business and the environment
- Applications of computer aided design
- Selection and application of engineering materials
- Instrumentation and control engineering
- Maintaining engineering plant, equipment and systems
- Investigating modern manufacturing techniques used in engineering
- Innovative design and enterprise
- Mathematical techniques and applications for engineers
- Principles and applications of engineering science
- Functional skills in English/Maths/ICT
- An extended project
- Additional level 3 qualification beneficial for careers in engineering for example Welding
How long is the course?
Two years, full-time
How will I be assessed?
You will be expected to complete set assignments, projects and do personal research throughout the course of your studies, this work will be completed in class. Two of the units are externally assessed.
What qualification will I gain?
Advanced Diploma in Engineering
What can I do when I complete the course?
On successful completion of the course you may progress onto to university to study a specific vocation such as mechanical, electronic, electrical, design and civil engineering. You may also progress on to employment in one of a number of technology-based industries or join the RAF, Army or Royal Navy.
Want to find out more?
For further details about the New Diplomas or any of the courses on offer at Southport College, please contact our Student Services team on 0845 00 66 236 or
guidance@southport-college.ac.uk
Alternatively you can find out more about the new Diplomas on this national websitehttp://www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
