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Course code
Y381
Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
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. Engineering Level 3 is a specialist qualification for students who wish to pursue a career or higher education route in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering.
The topics studied on this course are:
- Engineering and environmental health and safety (exam)
- Engineering mathematics
- Further engineering science
- Engineering communications
- Advanced engineering project
- Programmable logic controllers
- Producing sheet metal fabrications
This programme includes a 45-day (315 hour) industry placement to help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to progress into employment within the sector.
How you will be assessed:
- Online exam
- Practical assessments
- In-class assessments
- Coursework
You have the unique opportunity to progress onto the Engineering HNC course at Bury College University Centre and/or progress into careers including:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Engineering Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Design Engineer
Personal
Protective Equipment will need to be purchased at enrolment at a cost of £27,
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 3 Engineering Technologies: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths, English Language and Science) OR GCSE 9-4 in Maths, English Language & Science plus a Merit on the Level 2 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.
