BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (90 Credit) - Level 3

UPDATED 20150902 09:13:30

Engineers are some of the worlds greatest innovators. Thinking about industrial problems exploring these challenges and creating viable solutions are what Engineers do and this requires creative individuals who can put their ideas into practice. Mechanical Engineers are those that solve practical problems. Some specialise in the fields of Manufacturing others the Operation and Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment but Mechanical Engineers are found in other fields such as industries involved in energy the environment aerospace automobile construction building services medicine health railway and education.The course is modular based and will allow you to explore new and existing technologies with a mixture of theoretical and practical skills. The Extended Diploma follows the same unit structure in the first year as the 90 Credit Diploma including units in:-Health and SafetyMechanical PrinciplesEngineering MaterialsComputer Aided Design (CAD)Secondary FinishingPneumatics / HydraulicsPrimary FormingEngineering DrawingMaths for TechniciansThose who continue onto the second year of the Extended Diploma will also study:-ThermodynamicsCommunications for TechniciansEngineering ProjectAdvanced Mechanical PrinciplesFurther MathsFurther Mechanical PrinciplesEngineering DesignMechanical SystemsThe one year 90 Credit Diploma will allow students to gain 90 credits (equivalent to one and a half A Levels) with a maximum grade of Double Distinction Starred (D*D*) carrying 210 UCAS pts. The Extended Diploma provides access to 180 credits (equivalent to three A Levels) with a maximum grade of Triple Distinction Starred (D*D*D*) carrying 420 UCAS pts.

Course information

Name: BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (90 Credit) - Level 3 Qualification title: BTEC Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment This vocational programme is criteria assessed through coursework workshop activities and set assignments. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150902 09:13:30 Updated 20150902 09:13:30

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Middlesbrough College
Further Education
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