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SummaryThis course is designed for students following the industrial standards of craft skills and is primarily for the craftsperson in machine fitting, machinists, tool makers, inspection and maintenance.
QualificationsIntermediate Certificate in Engineering and Technology Level 2, awarded by EAL.
ModulesUnits covered: 3 common mandatory units, and 3 pathway units. Common Mandatory Units: Engineering Environment Awareness, Engineering Techniques, Engineering Principles. Mechanical Pathway: Mandatory unit: Material Processes. Optional units: Fitting and assembly techniques and technology, Machining techniques and technology (turning and milling). Maintenance Pathway: Maintenance safety practice, maintenance techniques and maintenance planning. Fabrication and Welding Pathway: Mandatory unit: Fabrication and Welding Principles. Optional units: Welding, Sheet metal operations. The pathway available will be either Mechanical or Maintenance (dependant on student numbers/company requirements).
Entry RequirementsThere are no minimum entry requirements for this course. However, employment and experience within the engineering industry would be a great advantage. A good aptitude for maths, science and English would also be required to gain success.
Course ContentThis course is one year part-time, one day a week. Certification is awarded for success in three external EAL examinations and a number of written and practical assignments also set by EAL. Successful students will have the opportunity of studying for the EAL Advanced Diploma in Engineering and Technology Level 3.
ConcessionsFor 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 applyFor 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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