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52ENGINEERINGfull time prospectus 2013/14ENGINEERINGfull time prospectus 2013/1453LEVEL 1 ENGINEERINGBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLECOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 1ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should have a minimum of 2 GCSE passes orsuccessful completion of a Foundation Learningprogramme at Entry Level 3. Applicants shoulddemonstrate an active interest in working in anengineering environment.THE COURSEThis is a split, 2 part course, which will give a practicalintroduction to basic engineering skills.Part 1: NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations(18 weeks)Part 2: City & Guilds 3268 Level 1 MIG and TIGwelding skills (17 weeks)Subjects studied will include:• Performing Engineering Operations Level 1• Communication skills• Engineering machining• Fabrication• Health & Safety• Welding• Level 1 Metal Inert Gas welding• Level 1 Tungsten Inert Gas welding• Employability studiesYou will also study Functional Skills at an appropriatelevel.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThere is a materials fee of £30 to be paid atenrolment.NEXT STEPProgression at The College to a related Level 2qualification or to employment or apprenticeshiptraining.BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA ENGINEERINGBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLECOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 2ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade A*-Dincluding English, Science and mathematics or arelevant design and technology subject. You shoulddemonstrate an active interest in electronics andcomputer engineering.THE COURSEIf you are interested in Engineering then this coursewill teach you the skills needed to start on a careerpath in this area.Subjects studied will include:Core Subjects• Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information• Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansA selection of Units from:• Selecting Engineering Materials• Engineering Marking Out• Application Of Quality Control Techniques• Selecting And Using Secondary MachiningTechniques• Fabrication And Welding Techniques• Using Computer Aided Design Techniques• Part Programming And Use Of CNC MachiningTechniquesYou will also study Functional Skills.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHere at The College we have a reputation for offeringexcellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionalsin their chosen fields, with sound experience,knowledge and expertise.NEXT STEPProgression at The College to a related Level 3qualification or to employment or apprenticeshiptraining with opportunities for further part time study.LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERINGBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLECOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 3ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of a Certificate in EngineeringLevel 2 or equivalent.THE COURSEThis course aims to give practical training thatwill help you develop your practical skills to anadvanced level in the engineering field. You willdevelop Engineering skills and improve your ability,effectiveness and efficiency in the engineeringenvironment.There are two mandatory units:• Working safely in an engineering environment• Using and communicating technical informationOptional units include:• Applying quality control in engineering• Engineering machining• Engineering materials• Fabrication and welding• Computer Aided Design• CNC manufacturing techniquesYou will also study Functional Skills at an appropriatelevel.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThere is a £30 materials fee at enrolment.NEXT STEPEmployment or apprenticeship opportunities in theengineering sector with further part time study forNVQ3 or progression at The College to the BTECSubsidiary/Extended Diploma in Engineering.www.thecollege.co.ukThe College helpline 01202 205 205