Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering, equivalent to 3 A Levels (UCAS points 48-168),

is delivered over two years.

What units will I study?

There are 7 mandatory units which must be studied, these are:

Engineering principles (examined)

Delivery of engineering processes safely as a team

Engineering product design and manufacture (examined)

Applied commercial and quality principles in engineering

A specialist engineering project

Microcontroller systems for engineers (examined)

Calculus to solve engineering problems

Further units will be studied which may include:

Computer aided design in engineering

Engineering maintenance and condition monitoring techniques

Mechanical measurement and inspection technology

Electrical installation of hardware and cables

Electronic devices and circuits

Mechanical behaviour of metallic materials

Computer programming

Additive manufacturing

Will I need a DBS check for this course?

No

Will I need any specific resources, uniform and/or kit?

Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.

Learners must provide their own stationery and laptop (laptops can be borrowed from UCM).

What are the days and hours of the course?

Your timetable will be issued during induction at the start of term in early September. As a full time course you will be expected to study for 3 days per week during college term time. You will be expected to attend the William Kennish Engineering Centre on Greenfield Road.

Will I undertake work experience as part of the course?

None

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