Engineering Studies

Course summary

The Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Engineering is a vocationally focussed academic programme designed to give you the right skills, knowledge, and attitudes to progress into an exciting career in professional engineering. The course covers a range of subjects to give you exposure to different engineering disciplines as well as a sound theory base to support progression. First-year (Foundation Diploma) units currently include: - Engineering Principles (External Exam) - Delivering Engineering Processes as a Team - Engineering Product Design and Manufacture (External Exam) - Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering - Computer-Aided Design in Engineering - Engineering Maintenance and Monitoring Techniques - Mechanical Behaviour of Metallic Materials This is a full-time Study Programme which includes the main qualification as well as work experience and a number of additional small qualifications such as Health and safety and Preparing to Learn. Enrichment opportunities include trips, visits and guest talks as well as wider college activities through the college’s Xtra programme. There are also opportunities to support the department and gain further experience through volunteering. All students are expected to complete and reflect on a work experience placement during the academic year.