Mechanical or Electronic Engineering Diploma Level 3

Updated on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 11:45am.
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Course Type: Full-time
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Course Level: Course Level3

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Location: Colchester
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Duration:

2 years
Centre: Engineering
Course Code:

ZT32661
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Course Description:

This exciting programme offers an alternative to traditional AS/A Level study. It provides an opportunity to advance skills and career potential within the field of engineering. The qualification is linked to either electronic or mechanical engineering. Compulsory units cover working effectively and safely in an engineering environment and engineering principles and practice. A further mandatory unit covers specific principles of engineering.

The EAL PEOs are hands-on qualifications introducing a wide range of workshop practices.

Delivery is through structured lectures, practical activities, assignments, visits, student-centred learning and personal tutorials. Sessions are shared with day release students.

In addition, students will study at least one Functional Skill in English, maths or ICT as part of their main programme.

Course Content:

Electronic:

  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Control Electronics
  • Mechatronics
  • Automation

Mechanical:

  • CAD
  • Turning
  • Milling
  • Grinding

Entry Requirements:

A minimum of 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C), including maths, science and preferably English language, satisfactory references, interview and a course preview.

Career Opportunities:

This programme gives skills that are valued by employers. It provides a clear route into a wide range of engineering activities as a technician or apprentice.

Course Progression:

Options in higher education, including HNCs and Foundation degrees, providing a satisfactory level of maths and science is obtained by taking the additional advanced maths and science unit as part of this course, or an equivalent qualification.

Further Information:

Course Enquiry Line: (01206) 712777

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Disclaimer:

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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Updated on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 11:45am.
 
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