Free BTEC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time over two years.
This Level 4 BTEC mechanical engineering qualification covers mechanical science, engineering design, and how these apply in industry. You'll study thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, and engineering mathematics. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments.
Entry requires at least 32 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification. You'll also need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or equivalent. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
This is a one year full time programme or a two-year part-time programme, in which a Higher National Certificate (HTQ) in Mechanical Engineering is completed. With a career in mechanical engineering as your chosen route, this level 4 course offers students wishing to follow this pathway, both the higher level knowledge, theoretical aspects of mechanical science and design and also the understanding of how this is applied in industry. This qualification will suit students wishing to apply for higher technical level employment with a view to moving into engineering management posts.
strongThe Core Component Units Year 1:/strong Unit 1 Engineering Design Unit 2 Engineering Maths Unit 4 Managing a professional Engineering Project Unit 8 Mechanical Principles Unit 11 Fluid Mechanics Unit 13 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines Unit 14 Production Engineering for Manufacture Unit 17 Quality and Process Improvement
All lecturers teaching this course hold a PCGE or equivalent qualification in education and have their Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering. The lecturers at Tameside College in the engineering department hold at least 5 years of revelant industrial experience.
strongCourse Format:/strong face-to-face
strongTeaching time:/strong 1 day a week
strongLocation:/strong ATC Building at the Tameside College Beaufort Road Campus
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