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| Course Code | 097741VP024 |
| Course Title | Engineering and Technology Mechanical Engineering EAL Advanced Diploma Yr1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Technology |
| School | School of Engineering |
| Start Date | 14 September 2009 |
| Venue | West Suffolk College |
| Mode of Attendance | Part Time |
| Length (Years) | 2 |
| Weeks | 33 |
| Tutor | Huw Fox |
| Contact Name | Penny Harnaman |
| Telephone | 01284 716238 |
| Email | penny.harnaman@wsc.ac.uk |
| Summary | The course builds on the knowledge gained at level 2 to meet the requirements of a technical certificate for the Advanced Apprenticeship. |
| Qualifications | Advanced Diploma in Engineering and Technology Level 3, awarded by EAL. |
| Progression Routes | EAL Advanced Diploma in Engineering and Technology at level 3 is awarded at technical certificate status to meet the requirements of the Advanced Apprenticeship scheme. |
| Modules | Units Covered: 2 Common mandatory units, 1 pathway mandatory unit and 5 optional units (plus 3 mandatory bridging units if progressing to the HNC).
Common Mandatory Units: Organisational efficiency and improvement. Engineering and environmental h/safety.
Mechanical Pathway: Mandatory unit: Mechanical engineering principles. Optional units: Advanced manufacture techniques. Inspection and quality control. Design. Advanced turning. CAD.
Fabrication & Welding Pathway: Mandatory units: Advanced fabrication & welding principles. Optional units: Pattern development. MMA Welding. MIG/MAGS Welding. TIG Welding. Producing sheet metal fabrication.
Maintenance Pathway: Mandatory Unit: Maintenance Engineering Principles. Optional Units:CAD, Maintenance of Mechanical Systems, General Maintenance Techniques, Building Mechanical Maintenance systems and service pneumatics
Mandatory Bridging units to HNC: Advanced mathematics. Advanced electrical and electronic principles. Advanced engineering science., The pathway available will be either Mechanical or Maintenance, depending on student numbers and company requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Entry requires that potential students have successfully completed the progression award in production engineering, EAL at level 2. Applications are welcome from mature students who may not have achieved the required entry qualifications but have considerable experience in engineering. The college will take care to guide you onto the most suitable course of study taking into account your previous learning experience. |
| Course Content | Certification is awarded for success in a number of external EAL examinations and also a number of written and practical assignments. The course is ideally suited for those who supervise or wish to supervise staff within a workshop environment and need to gain the necessary skills. Students who would like to progress to the Foundation Degree in Engineering are able to study 3 units in addition to the modules on this course which will allow them progress. |
| Concessions | For Further Education Full and Part-time courses (not applicable for Higher Education courses): Students under the age of 19 on 31 August will not be charged tuition fees for the period but will pay costs incurred during the course and examination fees for subjects not part of their main course. Students may also be able to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance; for further information please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319 or the EMA help line on (free phone) 080 810 16 2 19. Students aged 19 or over on 1 September will be required to pay the full fee, unless they are eligible for remission of fees under the College's concessionary arrangements, plus a College registration fee, examination and awarding body fees and all other costs incurred during the course. Separate arrangements apply for students not registered in the E.E.A. For enquiries and information on the finance of being a student, please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319. |
| How to apply | For Further Education Full and Part-time courses: Applications for courses are welcome throughout the year. Wherever possible we will provide early confirmation of your place and ask you to complete the enrolment process in due course. Some places will be offered provisionally subject to achievement of examination grades, other requirements and sufficient course capacity. For more information please visit our website on www.wsc.ac.uk or complete an application form and return it to The Information Centre, West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL. You will then be invited to visit the College to meet the staff and talk about your individual needs. Interviews usually commence from January onwards.
For Higher Education Full-time courses: Applications must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). You will need to apply online via www.ucas.com. UCAS starts receiving applications for full-time courses on 1 September in the year prior to you starting your course. Ideally, your application should be with UCAS before the beginning of January of the year you are commencing study although the College normally considers later applications. The final deadline is 30 June and applications after this date are via the UCAS "clearing system".
For Higher Education Part-time courses: Applications are handled via the University Campus Suffolk web site which can be found at www.ucs.ac.uk. |
For more information please telephone 01284 716333 or write to -
West Suffolk College, FREEPOST IH2445, Information Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BR
West Suffolk College operates a policy of continuous improvement some details may be subject to change. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but the College accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling, and are correct at the time of going to print, but might be subject to change without prior notice. All prices stated are per academic year and subsequent years' study may be subject to change
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