Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (including Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering)
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To help in the study of this programme, students in the first year will undertake study of 9 units. Six of these count towards a Subsidiary Diploma which could be 'banked' after the first year. However, for a student wishing to progress to complete the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, it is imperative to have a pass in all 9 of the Year 1 units with a view to completing 17 units in total over the two years. It is possible for a student, in the second year to apply for a Diploma Certification (11 units in total), but this would only be done at the end of Year 2 when the final Exam Board Assessments are compiled.
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is made up of 5 core units and 12 …
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Course Content
To help in the study of this programme, students in the first year will undertake study of 9 units. Six of these count towards a Subsidiary Diploma which could be 'banked' after the first year. However, for a student wishing to progress to complete the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, it is imperative to have a pass in all 9 of the Year 1 units with a view to completing 17 units in total over the two years. It is possible for a student, in the second year to apply for a Diploma Certification (11 units in total), but this would only be done at the end of Year 2 when the final Exam Board Assessments are compiled.
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is made up of 5 core units and 12 specialist units. Core units are:
- Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
- Communications for Engineering Technicians
- Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
- Engineering Project (Year 2)
- Mechanical Principles and Applications OR Electrical and Electronic Principles.
Specialist units are offered to students (depending on the Campus and range of physical resources available) e.g.
- Further Mathematics for Engineering (which is included specifically for those students wishing to progress to higher education)
- Business Operations in Engineering
- Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
- Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
- Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Industrial Robot Technology
- Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Electronic Fault Finding
- Features and Applications of Electrical Machines
- Principles and Operation of Three Phase Systems.
Throughout both years of study the students undertake practical workshop activities to enhance the theoretical studies undertaken. If you are accepted onto this coursewithout a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
Special Features
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering contains a number of specialist units to develop a twin stream of Mechanical and Electrical engineering skills, enabling students to progress along either route in Higher Education. This Diploma introduces the learner to the subject knowledge required for a range of technical and professional occupations within engineering.
Within this course you have the opportunity to apply for place within NRC Career Academy (Engineering) - NRC is the first college in Northern Ireland to pilot an Engineering Career Academy programme and now offers FE Students a direct route into employment and is ultimately aimed at increasing their employability. Click here for further details.
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