Are you looking for a successful, rewarding career in a technical job in the engineering industry? This is a year 2 Extended Diploma course and is perfect for those who are serious about pursuing a career in engineering.
Whether you are mad about the mechanical side of things, interested in the electrical or motivated by the maintenance sector, this course will prepare you for all aspects of the industry and the job.
You will learn via advanced, hands-on, practical instruction and in-depth theoretical teaching too, all using industry-standard technology and equipment.
What experience and skills will you gain?
You will study a mix of compulsory and optional modules which will include a selection of those outlined below:
- Design and manufacture of products
- Interpreting and creating computer-aided engineering drawings
- Microcontroller systems design and programming
- Properties and applications of engineering materials
- Further mechanical principles and applications
- Further mathematics for engineering technicians
- Principles and applications of analogue electronics
- Further electrical principles
- Workplace health and safety
- Correct working practices
- Communication and teamwork skills
- General employability skills
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
You need 4 GCSEs at Grades A*-C or 9-4, including Science, English and maths or Level 2 vocational qualification and functional skills Level 2 English and maths qualifications.
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How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of practical assessments, coursework, project work, and examinations.
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Where can this course take you?
After successfully passing, you may wish to progress to a foundation degree in the field of engineering.
Or if you are 19 or over, perhaps you may decide to pursue other more specialised Level 3 engineering qualifications e.g. Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Civil Engineering (OCNLR) or Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Electrical & Electronic Engineering (OCNLR).
