This course introduces you to the fundamental skills and practices required to forge a career in the world of motor vehicle engineering. Expect to be hands on from the get go and discover what it takes to be a successful engineer.
You will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to progress to further learning or training qualifications. This course will also provide and develop personal and employability skills. It covers a wide range of skills that can be adapted for many specialist areas.
This course is now at capacity, to find out more about your options please contact us on 01923 812345 or visit us on campus.
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Entry Criteria
To enrol on a Level 1 Diploma, applicants should demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and a commitment to developing the fundamental skills required for their chosen area of study. Typically, applicants will have:
- Studied a GCSE programme or be able to demonstrate that they are working at or towards Level 1.
Applicants without formal qualifications may be invited to complete an initial assessment in English and maths to determine the most suitable level of study.
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What will I study?
You will study:
• Working Safely in Engineering
• Developing skills in making Engineering components using hand tools
• Developing skills in using a bench or pedestal drilling machine
• Developing skills in planning and making a machined product
• Developing skills in assembling mechanical components
• Developing skills in joining materials using welding
• Developing skills in electronic assembly
• Developing skills in routine servicing of mechanical equipment and electrical systems
• Starting work in Engineering -
Future Prospects
This course is ideal preparation to enable you to continue your studies at college by taking the next step onto our Level 2 courses in Engineering, Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles, Electrical Installation, Computing or Applied Science.
