Mechanical Engineering

This 2 year 1 day per week course is designed to provide:

• Training for technicians in design research, development and service support activities in Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance

• Progression to Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree Programmes.

• The language, knowledge and practical skills demanded in the Engineering Industry.

• Technical Certificate for the Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.

Units of study include:

Year 1
Unit 35 Professional Engineering Management (15 credits)
Unit 36 Advanced Mechanical Principles (15 credits)
Unit 39 Further Mathematics (15 credits)
Unit 49 Lean Manufacturing (15 credits)

Year 2
Unit 34 Research Project (30 credits)
Unit 37 Virtual Engineering (15 credits)
Unit 44 Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage (15 credits)

This is classed as a part-time course. On successful completion of this course, you will gain a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma.
Home & EU students are eligible to apply for a part-time loan from Student Finance England.

This course is made up of the following units:

Year 1 -
Unit 34: Research Project
Unit 35: Professional Engineering Management
Unit 36: Advanced Mechanical Principles

Year 2 -
Unit 39: Further Mathematics
Unit 44: Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
Unit 45: Industrial Systems
Unit 49: Lean Manufacturing

Please note - units are subject to change.

Your work will be continually assessed throughout the year with written assignments, presentations, practical experimentation and portfolios of work.