Study Programme - Engineering Mechanical Pathway Level 3
Wakefield College
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH
Available start dates
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Course Summary
Are you interested in a career in Engineering?
This study programme focuses on performance using practical skills, knowledge and understanding.
Level 3 Certificate is designed to help you gain a wide range of technical skills and knowledge which will enable you to progress to the second year of Extended Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) where you will be able to specialise in Mechanical Engineering.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is studied over two years unless you have completed Level 3 Certificate first.
Future Career and Earning Potentials:
Welder £16K-£35K
Maintenance Fitter £16K-£35K
Mechanical Engineering £22K-£55K
Mechanical Engineering Technician £18K-£40K
Manufacturing Systems Engineer £22K-£40K
(Source: National Careers Service)
Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.
Course Details
What you will study
Level 3 Extended Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Mechanical
YEAR 1 (Level 3 Certificate Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) General
Communications
Mathematics
Health and Safety
Engineering materials
Mechanical principles
Hydraulics & pneumatics
Engineering drawing
Electronic devices
Electrical and Electronic principles
YEAR 2 (Level 3 Extended Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Mechanical
Engineering project (Double Unit)
Further engineering maths
Application of mechanical systems
CAD
Further mechanical principles
Primary forming
Calculus
Business operations
How will it be delivered and assessed?
By continuous assessment in theory and practice and combination of short answer tests, practical assignments, and online examination.
Level 3 – all units in this qualification are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification.
The qualification and units are graded Pass/Merit/Distinction.
Entry requirements
Level 3 Certificate
4 GCSEs 9-4 including English and two sciences at GCSE grade 4, and maths at grade 5
Level 3 Extended Diploma
4 GCSEs 9-4 including English and two sciences at GCSE grade 4, and maths at grade 5 (2 years)
OR
Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Engineering (1 year)
Your next steps...
Further study
On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.
Full-time study at university to gain an Engineering degree or HND. Those in employment could progress to the HNC Higher National Certificate in General Engineering (Mechanical) or HNC Higher National Certificate in General Engineering at Wakefield College.
Career Opportunities
You could also apply for a wide range of highly skilled jobs in the engineering or manufacturing industry.
Additional information
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