FdSc/HNC Engineering (Mechanical Design)
This part-time course provides essential grounding to meet the increasingly challenging and exciting nature of the industry.Our qualification is aimed at higher technician engineers who are currently employed in the engineering sector, and builds on the principles covered in the BTEC National Certificate programme. It is equally suitable for mature students with relevant industrial experience. The College has a modern rapid prototyping facility, a materials testing laboratory with modern computer-controlled tensile testing equipment and CAD suites available. HNC students will use CAD software to produce both 2 and 3 dimensional models and be introduced to the capabilities of rapid prototyping to produce physical models of their design. Credit is given for monitored Continuous Professional Development. Consideration of manufacturing methods is emphasised as part of the design process, as is the behaviour of engineering materials.
At FdSc level, design techniques are further developed with the emphasis on work that is directly linked to the student's Continuous Professional Development. A company relevant major design project is undertaken.
HNC Years 1 & 2 - Level C (Part time day release 2 years. A modular programme over a maximum of 4 years is available.)
• Business & Project Management
• CAE
• Project
• Analytical Methods for Design
• Design Principles
• Mechanical Design Principles
FdSc Year 3 - Level I
• Work Based Unit
• Major Project
• Design Applications
• Mechanical Design Applications
HNC
- At least one A level in a relevant subject or equivalent, AVCE or National Diploma (or equivalent UK or overseas qualfications)
- Students with a National Certificate or National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Design) should normally have a merit in mathematics and/or Mechanical Principles
- 4 GCSEs at Grade C to include Mathematics & English, or an equivalent qualification
Applicants should have good literacy and numerical skills appropriate to the programme, a good understanding of computing and an aptitude for technical work
Indicative Tariff points 80 from one full A level or equivalent
Preferred subjects: Physics, Maths, CDT
FdSc
- 120 Level C credits from an HNC in an appropriate discipline
- Normally at least 40 credits should be at Merit level or above and 20 of these credits should be from a mathematical analytical unit
IELTS Statement
If English is not your first language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, or TOEFL 550 (paper based), or TOEFL 80 (internet based) is normally required.
Venue: The course is delivered at The College's North Road campus, Poole
IELTS Statement
If English is not your first language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, or TOEFL 550 (paper based), or TOEFL 80 (internet based) is normally required.
Employment is typically as a Design Engineer, however the programme also provides a useful background for progression into other areas such as Proposals, Purchasing and Project Engineering/Management. Progression to the BSc (Hons) Design Engineering is an option for appropriate students. For more information, please refer to careers guidance/course specific details on the College Higher Education website for more information: www.thecollege.co.uk/higher-education/careers-guide
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