Course overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering has been designed to meet the requirements of many Engineering apprenticeship standards, including the Mechatronics Maintenance Technician. The course can be delivered to adults working in an Engineering related role to further develop knowledge and skills and enhance progression opportunities. It enables learners to complete additional optional units to allow for greater specialism in their chosen areas. There are 5 mandatory units and 6 optional units to complete. The Level 3 Diploma in Engineering at the Heart of Worcestershire College gives academic and practical expertise to help you to progress with your career.

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners enrol for this qualification. In order to optimise success candidates will typically have four GCSEs at Grade
4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.

Course Modules

Mandatory:
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Communications for Engineering Technicians
Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
Mechanical Principles
Further Mechanical Principles

Optional:
Engineering Project
Further Engineering Mathematics
Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers
Electrical/Electronic Principles
Advanced Mechanical Principles
and Applications
Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis
Setting and Proving Secondary
Processing Machines

How will I be assessed?

A variety of assessment methods are used including Projects, Reports, Coursework, Presentations and Assignments.

What can I do next

You can use your Diploma in Engineering Level 3 to progress to one of our undergraduate courses such as a HNC in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.