Course Overview
Modern manufacturing requires a workforce who are skilled in using the latest composite materials, up to date computer automated machines and 3D printing techniques. This 2 year BTEC Extended Diploma will give you the skills and knowledge needed to get ahead in this fast paced industry. It is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
… you want a career in modern manufacturing engineering
… you want to work with up to date manufacturing processes
… you love seeing new product ideas come to life
The course is assessed through a range of practical workshop activities, assignments and external online tests.
By studying this course you will:
- develop the basic maths, electrical and mechanical principles required in the industry.
- learn about the industry and expectations when working in manufacturing.
- complete practical tasks in well equipped workshops including work with modern computer controlled machines, 3D printing and scanning machines.
- learn how to develop your product ideas using computer aided design and manufacturing techniques.
In the second year you will be able to pull all of the skills together in an industry relevant project.
At the end of the course you will achieve
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing)
MANDATORY UNITS (YEAR 1)
Unit 1: Health and Safety un the Engineering Workplace
Unit 2: Communications for Engineering Technicians
Unit 3: Mathematicsfor Engineering Technicians
OPTIONAL UNITS YEAR 1
Unit 7: Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
Unit 8: Mechanical Principals
Unit 13: Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
Unit 19: Selecting and Using Progammable Controllers
Unit 121: Industrial Robotics
Unit 108: Industry 4.0
MANDATORY UNITS (YEAR 2)
Unit 4: Engineering Project
OPTIONAL UNITS (YEAR 2)
Unit 6: Further Engineering Mathematics
Unit 37: Industrial Plant and Process Control
Unit 109: Data Analysis/Big Data
Unit 110: Simulation and Digital Twinning
Unit 111: Cyber Secruty in Engineering
Unit 112: Additive Manufacturing Processes
Unit 113: Autonomous Systems
To enrol you will need:
- 5 GCSEs grade A* to C. This must include a B in Maths and at least C in Science and English Language (or Welsh as a first language)
or
- A suitable level 2 qualification and a B in GCSE maths
Consideration will also be given to mature students who do not meet the above criteria in full but have suitable experience. This will be established through a discussion with the course leader.
On completion you could progress to:
- Higher Education such as HNC/D or a Degree at Coleg Gwent
- An apprenticeship in the manufacturing / engineering industry
- Directly into employment
- 5 GCSEs grade A* to C. This must include a B in Maths and at least C in Science and English Language (or Welsh as a first language)
or
- A suitable level 2 qualification and a B in GCSE maths
