Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 16:30 FULL TIME
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If you are technically minded, good at maths and science, and like solving problems, a professional career in engineering could be a great move for you. Mechanical Engineers develop and design components and machinery used in many industries like manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport. They also manage teams of technicians and craftspeople, who carry out installation and maintenance work. Our courses are designed to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to enter employment in this diverse sector, or progress to university level study. By studying an Extended Diploma, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the engineering sector, this also include essential employability skills that can then be applied into real work contexts. This qualification allows students to develop the wide ranging knowledge, understanding and skills required for direct progression into a broad range of roles within the engineering sector.What will I study?
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Course Fees
16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
£8340.00 |
Exam Fee
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers undertake research, design and development, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Designs and develops mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles and other machinery.
- Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
- Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
Knowledge
Skills
Engineering Technicians
Engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist engineers with the design, development, operation, installation and maintenance of engineering systems and constructions.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Carries out stock takes.
- Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
- Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Knowledge
Skills
Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of technical support functions.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Sets up school laboratories for demonstrations and experiments, operates and maintains equipment and supports the teaching of students.
- Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
- Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
- Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.
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