Engineering Studies

Course summary

The Level 3 mechanical/electrical engineering programme consists of one or two years of study. Alongside a mandatory tutorial session, first-year learners will complete a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and an HCFE Engineering Practical Skills enrichment course. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering has been designed to develop an understanding in a broad range of topics, drawn from both of the traditional sectors of mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering, as well as transferable knowledge and skills used in all areas of engineering. It aims to prepare learners for entry-level roles in employment, entry into apprenticeships, further study and progression to higher education. Learners will complete units covering mechanical science, electrical & electronic science, applied engineering mathematics, engineering drawing, health & safety, engineering communications, environmental engineering & sustainability and maintenance procedures. Alongside the Award, learners will complete workshop sessions as part of our practical skills enrichment course; each learner will develop skills in four different areas, which could include bench fitting, machining, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance and microcontrollers. Learners without GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and/or Maths will be required to complete a suitable qualification in these areas alongside their engineering course. The mandatory tutorial session will allow learners to interact with their assigned tutor for progress and development, as well as engage with the Hartlepool College of Further Education tutorial programme. Upon successful completion of the first year with an overall Merit grade in the Level 3 Award and a positive endorsement from the programme team, learners can progress to the second year of the programme and top-up their qualification to a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Learners will complete units covering the production of a student-led project, application of calculus and a number of optional units from the mechanical, electrical and design disciplines; this could include further mechanical and electrical science, hydraulics and pneumatics, material science, computer-aided design, measurement and inspection, engineering processes, programmable logic controllers, electronics, microcontrollers, motors and drives, computer-aided manufacture or engineering design practices.