Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 5 including GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
2 academic years
Timetable
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Key features and Benefits
- Brand new for 2024
- Rated Ofsted 'Good'
- Learn from tutors who have a wealth of industry and experience
- Benefit from high-quality industry placements
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Overview
This course will allow you to gain an understanding of what is needed to work within the engineering industry. You will develop a wide skill set through learning about processes of production and manufacturing, materials, specialist machinery, product and project management and quality assurance and quality control. This is ideal for students who want to work in the engineering and manufacturing industry and take part in a high-quality placement.
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What will I Study?
You will study a range of core units to help you gain an understanding of the engineering industry and the sector, and you will cover topics such as:
- Processes of production and manufacturing
- Materials used in production, manufacturing, and fabrication environments
- Specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments
- Product and project management
- Quality assurance and quality control
You will also have the choice of studying one standalone occupational specialism as listed below:
- Fitting and assembly technologies
- Machining and toolmaking technologies
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Entry Requirments
You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 including GCSE Maths, GCSE English Language and Science.
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by external exams.
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Your Study Programme
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98% Overall BTEC pass rate
Results August 2023