The course includes the following units split between the two years. An option to specialise in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering is available in the second year.
The high quantity and level of mathematics in this course requires applicants to achieve at least a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics as an entry requirement.
The course gives learners specialist knowledge and technical skills, enabling entry to an apprenticeship or other employment, or progression to related higher education (university) courses.
You will have approximately 800 hours of direct tuition over the two years. As a guide you will need to spend another 700 hours in independent study and completing assignments/projects to achieve the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification.
Most assessment evidence is submitted by written coursework and reports. However, three units listed are assessed externally including one examination.
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Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Rail Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Management
Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Rail Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Management
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering
As a guide you will be expected to spend a minimum of 700 hours on independent study and completing coursework over the two years.
A minimum GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics plus four other GCSE grades of 4 or above which must include English Language.
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GCSE English Language (Grade 4 or above).
GCSE Mathematics (Grade 5 or above).
Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20
If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn.
Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study. Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.
For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.
If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.
You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.
It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.
Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.
You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:
All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.
Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list. You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.