Mechanical Engineering:
First Diploma Level 2
Growth in the Manufacturing and Servicing Industry has led to an increase in demand for Technicians servicing telecommunications, medical, refrigeration, and other such equipment. Prospects for a satisfying and rewarding technology based career, for both men and women, have never been better. The following courses have a proven record of helping both young and mature students to develop their careers.
Why a career in Engineering?
Engineering underpins just about everything from transport to medicine and farming to space exploration. An army of engineers is needed now and in the future. The career opportunities are endless.
Mechanical Engineering
First Diploma - Level 2
This is an introductory course for potential Technicians and Engineers. This course combines both theory and practice, but has a significant practical content. After successful completion, progression onto the National Certificate or National Diploma in Engineering is recommended. This programme forms the ideal stepping-stone for the aspiring Engineer!
BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* - C.
Course content includes:
- Engineering workshop practises
- Materials
- Electronics
- Welding and fabrication
- Engineering maths
- Engineering science
- Using and interpreting information
- Engineering principles
Practical experience will be gained in motor vehicle, welding and fabrication workshops – putting theory into practise.
Key Facts
Campus: Hereford
Minimum Age: 16
Duration: 1 year
Awards: BTEC First Diploma Mechanical Engineering
NVQ Performing Engineering Operations
Level: 2
Entry Requirements:
4 GCSE's at grade D - G including Maths and English, with at least one other subject in a relevant area - plus interview and diagnostic and skills test.
Further Study:
Apprenticeship /National Certificate / National Award, Diploma Manufacturing Engineering Level 3.
Contact: 0800 032 1986
enquiries@hct.ac.uk
