Qualifications

Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

The purpose of the Diploma in Engineering at levels 1, 2 and 3 is to introduce learners to the world of engineering and to captivate their imagination in recognising the potential of a career in engineering.

The Engineering Diploma will give learners an understanding and raise awareness of the contribution engineering makes to modern life.

The Diploma in engineering will:

  • give opportunities to practise and acquire essential functional skills in English, mathematics and ICT, which are relevant to the level and delivered in the context of engineering
  • enable individuals to acquire relevant personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) in an engineering context
  • offer progression to other Diplomas, to transfer laterally and progress to further education, apprenticeships and training
  • aid effective transition to further education, work-based learning or higher education and to working life
  • provide a motivating learning experience for individuals, through a blend of general education and applied learning within a coherent and stimulating programme.

Principal Learning structure

Level 1

Unit:

Title:

GLH:

Assessment Method:
1.1 Introducing the world of engineering 30 External
1.2 Practical engineering and communication skills 60 Internal
1.3 Using Computer Aided Engineering 30 Internal
1.4 Routine maintenance operations 30 Internal
1.5 Introduction to engineering materials 30 Internal
1.6 Introduction to electronics 30 Internal
1.7 Engineering the future 30 Internal

Level 2

Unit:

Title:

GLH:

Assessment Method:
2.1 The engineered world 60 External
2.2 Engineering design 60 Internal
2.3 Engineering applications of computers 60 Internal
2.4 Producing engineering solutions 60 Internal
2.5 Construct electronic and electrical systems 30 Internal
2.6 Manufacturing engineering 60 Internal
2.7 Maintenance 30 Internal
2.8 Innovation, enterprise and technological advance 60 Internal

Level 3

Unit: Title: GLH: Assessment Method:
3.1 Engineering business and the environment 60 Internal
3.2 Applications of Computer Aided Designing 60 Internal
3.3 Selection and application of engineering materials 60 Internal
3.4 Instrumentation and control engineering 60 Internal
3.5 Maintaining engineering systems and products 30 Internal
3.6 Production and manufacturing 60 Internal
3.7 Innovative design and enterprise 60 Internal
3.8 Mathematical techniques and applications for engineers 60 External
3.9 Scientific principles and applications for engineers 90 Internal and External