Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

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The Extended Diploma in Engineering will allow you to enter the world of work or university. Many engineers who gain this qualification go on to university and read for a BSc in Engineering. All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded. During the first year you will study 9 units. In the second year you will complete a further 9 units to include a major project in your chosen discipline. The pattern of attendance is 4 full days per week for 2 years. An Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels. This qualification is recognised by industry as providing a good base as it includes elements of mechanical, electrical and electronics skills. This course is ideal if you have and interest in the technical aspects of Engineering and wish to gain a Level 3 Extended Diploma technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering. It comprises a range of practical and theoretical activities, and you will progress to work on a major project. The Extended Diploma consists of 6 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 18 units. Each year you will study 9 units. Students who show an interest in progressing on to university may be given the option to study an additional unit - Further Mathematics for Technicians, to help support their application. The mandatory units include: - Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace - Communications for Engineering Technicians - Engineering Project (2 unit value) - Mathematics Principles and Applications - Electrical and Electronic Principles You will also study 12 specialist Engineering units from a wide range of related subject areas.

Course information

Name: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Qualification title: 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20140401 06:55:58 Updated 20140401 08:44:41

Entry requirements

If you are aged 19-23 at the start of the course you will pay an exam registration fee of approximately £180 payable at enrolment. Equipment required If you are aged 19-23 at the start of the course you will pay an exam registration fee of approximately £180 payable at enrolment.

Provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
0300 123 2344
http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

Address

Main Campus
Booth Lane Town: NORTHAMPTON County:Northamptonshire

Learning aims

Title: 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Qualification: 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

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