BTEC National Certificate in Engineering (Mech/Man) - Course
Entry requirementsEntry requirements 4 GCSE passes Grades A-C including maths and English or BTEC First Diploma (merit). Mature entrants from mechanical and manufacturing industries may be accepted.
Academic titleBTEC National Certificate in Engineering (Mech/Man)
Course descriptionGeneral information
This course is for students who are already in employment as technicians within the mechanical and manufacturing industry. This course provides a good base to develop into a multi-skilled engineer for a career in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
Course content
This course is organised on a unit basis.
Topics covered in Year 1:
* Application of mechanical systems
* Mathematics for technicians
* Mechanical principles
* Communications for technicians
* Engineering materials
* Drawing and CAD for technicians
Year 2 covers:
* Project (double unit)
* Further mechanical principals
* Health, safety, risk assessment and welfare
* Primary forming processes
* Computer aided design
* Business systems for technicians project.
There is an examination at the end of each year. The in-course assessment and the examinations contribute to the overall pass mark.