Manufacturing and Product Design Foundation Diploma

Course Length: Two years Course Schedule: Two days a week during school term time 9.00am to 3.00pm. Entry Requirements:

Demonstrate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to succeed on the course.

This Diploma is designed to keep your options open. It could lead to the Manufacturing and Product Design Higher Diploma, one of the other Higher Diplomas available, another Level two course at the College or an Apprenticeship with an employer. The programme also allows you to find out about the wide range of jobs and careers available within the manufacturing and product design industry.

Course Description:

The Manufacturing and Product Design Foundation Diploma is an ideal course for you if you are interested in manufacturing and product design and would like an introduction to this fascinating industry. Because it is such a diverse industry, the Diploma allows you to study in any of the five sub-sectors: food, textiles, processing, chemicals and engineering. The Foundation Diploma will introduce you to the business of manufacturing, how businesses operate and the issues that affect them. You will learn about the process of manufacturing, from the raw materials to the sale of the finished product. As well as classroom learning, you will get lots of hands-on practical experience, which will help you develop skills like team-working and creative thinking. You will have the chance to work with your fellow students in a project where you can put together a new product design. During the course, you will be able to do at least ten days work experience, which is a great way to apply what you have learnt in a working environment.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.