Level 3 National Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing

This 2-year course is the equivalent to 2 A levels. This course incorporates current technical knowledge with industry recognised practical training



Academic Year: 2023/24

Course Code: 10424

Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Study Type: Full-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Downpatrick
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023

Course Overview

This course is offered on a full time basis. 

This 2-year course is the equivalent to 2 A levels. This course incorporates current technical knowledge with industry recognised practical training


Course Modules

Subjects studied in year 1 may include:

  • Engineering Principles
  • Delivery of Engineering Processes safely as a Team
  • Engineering product Design and Manufacture
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
  • Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes  

Units studies in year 2 include:

  • A Specialist Engineering Project         
  • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems         
  • Modern Manufacturing Systems        
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing and planning        
  • Addictive Manufacturing Processes        
  • Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes

In addition to the above units you will also work towards a Professional/ Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve employability within the Engineering sector.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English, Maths or ICT.

You will attend college a minimum of 17.5 hours per week

Assessment for this programme is carried out on a continuous basis using a combination of written assignments and practical assessments for nine units. Engineering Principles and Engineering Product Design and Manufacture will require an external exam in year 1

Ideal If:
You would like to work in the manufacturing engineering sector

You'll Learn:

About Engineering Principles, Product Design and Manufacture and Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems

 

You'll Love:
The practical projects giving you the skills and knowledge for your career

You'll Progress:

Successful completion of this course can lead to employment or further study on one of our HE Engineering programmes

 

You'll Need:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths. English at Grade D or above. 1 of the other GCSEs should be in a STEM subject area.

Or a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Pass) plus Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy.

An interview is required before enrolling on the programme and there will be a short entry test on the day of enrolment to ensure that you are ready for the course. 

 

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Downpatrick
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023

Enquiries Information

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Student Testimonial

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James McCluskey
Level 3 National Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing
I am getting hands on experience in the workshops and I enjoy that the course is mostly coursework as it suits my learning style.
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Available Sessions

The following sessions are available to apply for:

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04/09/2023

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Downpatrick

04/09/2023

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Lisburn

04/09/2023

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