Course code
Y108
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Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our specialist Engineering qualifications are for those who wish to pursue a career in the diverse world of Engineering. These courses are designed to provide you with a good knowledge and understanding of Engineering whilst developing the skills required to prepare you for employment or progression into further study. You will be required to complete a range of practical projects, work experience and develop your skills and knowledge through studying a range of subjects.

The topics studied on this course are:

  • Engineering environment awareness
  • Engineering techniques
  • Engineering mathematics and science principles
  • Applied mathematics in engineering
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Engineering Project

How you will be assessed:

  • Online exam
  • Practical assessments
  • In-class assessments
  • Coursework

Future career opportunities may include:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Energy Engineer
  • Engineering Maintenance Fitter
  • Process Operator
  • Systems Engineering

Personal Protective Equipment will need to be purchased at enrolment at a cost of £27 and you will also need to purchase a pair of steel toe-capped safety boots.  Lockers are available to hire for the year by paying a refundable deposit of £10 at enrolment.  There will also be study visits that you are required to contribute to.

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 Level 2 Engineering Technologies: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including Maths, English Language and Science) OR GCSE 9-3 in Maths, English Language & Science and grade MM on the Level 1 Engineering Course.

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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