L3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is a two-year programme and is vocationally focussed and designed to give you the right skills, knowledge and attitudes to progress in to an exciting career in professional engineering. The course covers a range of subjects to give you exposure to different engineering disciplines as well as a sound theory base to support progression.

Typical first year units currently include: Engineering Principles (External Exam) Delivering Engineering Processes as a Team Engineering Product Design and Manufacture (External Exam) Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering Computer Aided Design in Engineering Secondary Machining Processes Mechanical Behaviour of Non Metallic Materials. Typical second year units currently include: A Specialist Engineering Project Microcontroller Systems for Engineers (External Exam) Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems Welding Technology Mechanical Behaviour Of Metallic Materials Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes Composites Manufacture and Repair Processes. Sustainable Transport * Additionally, Further Mathematics for Engineers is an optional self-taught unit. This is a full-time Study Programme which includes the main qualification as well as opportunities for work experience. Enrichment opportunities include trips, visits and guest talks as well as wider college activities through the College’s Xtra programme. There are also opportunities to support the department and gain further experience through volunteering. All students are expected to complete and reflect on a work experience placement during the academic year. Timetables normally cover ~3 days a week with sessions taking place in our dedicated classrooms and workshops which contain a variety of relevant resources and equipment such as CAD suites, science labs, materials testing labs, maintenance and product design/manufacturing workshops. Lessons are industry-linked and student focused. Discovery learning is promoted to ensure that learners take ownership of and enjoy high quality learning. Teaching staff are experienced in education and with high level industry backgrounds. Outside of college students will be required to complete preparation and consolidation activities as well as writing their formal assignments. We would expect students to spend around 10 hours a week on independent self-led activities linked to their learning. We utilise a number of on-line resources to support learning both in and out of the classroom as well as maintaining contact with our students. This includes the use of Microsoft Teams and CCGOnline, our virtual learning environment. Students can keep track of their progress, attendance and college life using our on-line portal, C-Space. We work closely with our students to build strong working relationships and take care to ensure that all students have an excellent experience with the support they need to excel. The course is managed by a dedicated Subject Leader and pastoral support is provided by an allocated personal tutor.

Whilst this course is vocational in nature, it is important to remember that it reflects contemporary engineering knowledge and professional practice. As such, the qualification includes a significant amount of theory alongside practical application. Success on the course requires students to develop competence in mathematics and calculus, engage fully with electronics theory and practical work, and understand how engineering organisations operate within modern and sustainable engineering frameworks.