City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering Level 3

In a nutshell

If you’re following a career in engineering, this two year, part-time course will help you gain the knowledge and understanding for the NVQs in Engineering Level 3. It’s a valuable alternative if you don’t have access to the NVQ.

This course is for...

…anyone wanting to follow an Apprenticeship programme

…progressing your career in the engineering industry

…developing skills you’ve learnt from other qualifications

…providing evidence towards the underpinning knowledge of the N/SVQ

Course content

You’ll need a keen interest in engineering and in developing your practical and analytical skills, as well as being fully committed to attendance and self-motivated enough to continue your studies and coursework during your own time.

The course itself consists of projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, and the topics you’ll cover include:

• Engineering Health & Safety
• Engineering principles
• Principles of mechanical manufacturing engineering
• Maintenance of pneumatic systems
• Maintenance of hydraulic systems
• Maintenance of Machine systems

or

• Machining materials by turning
• Machining materials by Milling
• CNC Machining of components

You’ll also develop essential employability skills including:

• Self-management
• Team working
• Business awareness and customer awareness
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• A positive attitude to work

You’ll be assessed through exams, coursework, assignments, practical assessment and portfolio work before being awarded the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing) Technology, after which you could move on to a suitable Apprenticeship or employment as a mechanical or manufacturing technician – or if you’ve taken advanced mathematics and science as an optional unit within the qualification could progress to a higher level qualification (e.g. HNC).

Entry Requirements

You’ll need to already have completed Level 2 Diploma in Engineering with a Merit.

Additional information

If you’re following a formal Apprenticeship you may have to attend an additional course to complete the essential skills needed. You’ll also need to provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (steel toe cap boots and fire retardant overalls) and supply your own stationery e.g. folders, subject dividers, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, compass, ruler and scientific calculator.