BTEC Level 3 Diploma Mechanical Engineering

General information

This course is for students who are already in employment as technicians within the engineering industry. This course provides a good base to develop into a multi-skilled engineer for a career in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.

Course content

This course is organised on a unit basis.

Year 1 • Mathematics for technicians • Electricalelectronic principles • Mechanical principles • Engineering Drawing • Communications for technicians • Fabrication & production • Health & Safety

Year 2 • Project (double unit) • Thermodynamics • CAD • Further mechanical principles • Primary forming

There is an examination at the end of each year. The in-course assessment and the examinations contribute to the overall pass mark.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE passes Grades A-C including Maths, English and Science or BTEC First Diploma (Overall Merit - must include merit in maths). Mature entrants from mechanical and manufacturing industries may be accepted.

Additional course costs

BTEC fee: £121* - 1st year only

*Subject to amendment.