Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering
| Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering |
| Type: |
Vocational |
| Entry Requirements: |
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Mathematics and Science, or a Level 2 equivalent in this area and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above. |
| Start Date: |
September 2021 |
| Length: |
2 years |
This fascinating course involves two one year programmes covering a variety of Engineering topics. Year 1 is a Foundation Diploma in Engineering where you will study a range of units such as:
• Engineering Principles
• Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
• Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
• Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
• Computer Aided Design in Engineering
• Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
• Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes
Year 2 is an Extended Diploma in Engineering where you can specialise in Manufacturing Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. Units will depend on your career pathway choice. There will be lots of opportunities for trips, visits, guest speakers, mentoring and work experience.
Year 1 is a Foundation Diploma in Engineering where you will study a range of units such as:
• Engineering Principles
• Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
• Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
• Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
• Computer Aided Design in Engineering
• Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
• Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes
Year 2 is an Extended Diploma in Engineering where you can specialise in Manufacturing Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. Units will depend on your career pathway choice. Units you will cover as a result of specialisation are shown below.
Manufacturing Engineering
Year 2 (Option 1)
• Computer Aided Manufacturing and Planning
• Mechanical Behaviour of Metallic Materials
Aeronautical Engineering
Year 2 (option 2)
• Aircraft Flight Principles and Practice
• Composites Manufacture and Repair Processes
How will the course be assessed?
All units are internally assessed. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria and a summative unit grade is then awarded at pass, merit or distinction.
Materials and other information
Students are required to purchase a uniform and Engineering kit. The kit includes polo tops with College logo, workshop overall, safety boots, safety glasses, scientific calculator and Engineering drawing equipment. All of these can be purchased through the Engineering department at the College.
