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Course code
T106
Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
Intake
September only
Students studying Design & Development will discover the fundamentals of Engineering within the first year of the course. You will gain a sound understanding of fundamental principles such as Mechanical Principles, Engineering Maths and Electrical Principles before progressing to specialist Engineering subjects.
This will ensure you have developed the skills needed to practically apply your knowledge in the second year of the course where units the units of study become more specific to your chosen pathway and have clear links to the occupational competency required in the workplace.
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the following core ‘Engineering principles’:
- Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
- Engineering representations
- Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
- Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
- Materials and their properties
- Mechanical principles
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Mechatronics
· Exams
· Employer Set Projects
· Controlled Assessments
· Practical Skills Tests
You have the opportunity to progress onto the Engineering HNC course at Bury College University Centre and/or progress into careers including:
- Mechancial Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Engineering Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Systems Engineer
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
For T Level Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development: 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths grade 9-5, English Language grade 9-4 and Combined Science OR seperate Sciences grades 9-5)
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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