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Mechanical Engineering - Craft Route
Mechanical Engineering - Craft Route

Mechanical Engineering (Craft Route)

Level 3
Gloucester

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate

Ideal if you have already completed the Level 2 courses and want to refine the skills learned, as well as training in CAD, milling and turning.

You’ll learn engineering principles, mechanical manufacturing and health and safety, whilst developing your mathematical skills.

Expect to gain the practical skills and knowledge to work at semi-skilled, skilled or qualified operator status, carrying out various processes within a range of engineering and/or manufacturing specialities.

You’ll love the opportunity to improve your practical skills and gain more experience in this field of engineering.

 

At level 3 you will have two options to choose from in your engineering training; the City & Guilds (Craft) route which will be a continuation from City & Guilds Level 2 while the EAL Level 3 (Technical) route will be the next step after your GCSEs or equivalent.

Both of our level 3 Mechanical Engineering Diploma courses, are delivered in well-equipped teaching rooms and workshops making this a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic areas.  The subjects studied will give you a very good grounding and are delivered in both a theoretical and practical way.  The equipment used in the rooms are industry standard and most of the software/simulation packages used are the same as those used in industry.

 

City & Guilds L3 Diploma 2850-34 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Craft route)

You will already have completed the level 2 C&G course and will want to refine the skills learned.

 

You’ll work on the following:

  • Engineering principles
  • Mechanical manufacturing
  • CAD
  • Milling and turning

Whilst developing your mathematical skills.

 

Expect to gain the practical skills to work at semi-skilled, skilled or qualified operator status, carrying out various processes within a range of engineering and/or manufacturing specialties.

 

See alternative listing for the Technical Route.

  • Typical Entry Criteria

    • A full level 2 qualification in a relevant engineering based subject must be completed

      • Any relevant Level 2 qualification must be translatable to the current qualification structure delivered and verified by the College

    Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.

    For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.

    All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.

    City and Guilds Level 3: you will need to have a minimum of four GCSE’s at grades A*-C or 4 and above, including maths or English. A level 2 qualification (City and Guilds Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Diploma) must be completed before progressing on to the level 3 programme.

  • Employment or apprenticeship only for the craft route. The craft route qualification is not a route into higher education.

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Engineering covers a wide range of careers and exciting job opportunities. You could work in communications, electrical or electronic engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical technology, power systems and transport – to name a few!

Studying engineering at Gloucestershire College not only gives you the opportunity to get career-focused qualifications, but you’ll also have access to some of the best facilities available, which are vital to support study in this technology-based field.

Engineering is a key sector in Gloucestershire, so you’ll get excellent opportunities for work experience with our employer partners. You’ll also be in a great position to progress on to a range of higher apprenticeships, trailblazer degree programmes and foundation degrees that are validated by the University of the West of England, and delivered by the College at our Gloucester Campus.

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Student Stories

Millie Keddie

“I’ve always enjoyed being hands-on and practical. Mechanical engineering is not all theory based; there is lots of opportunity to solve problems by making things, and perfecting them in your own way. There’s a stereotype that engineering is a man’s job. I love the industry, I don’t care about the stereotype. It’s not a man’s job and it doesn’t matter what gender you are, you can do anything if your heart is in it."

Millie Keddie

Level 2 – Mechanical Engineering – Gloucester Campus

Tom Chapman

"I’m studying at GC because my employer, Unilever, thought it would be a good course for me to attend to expand my knowledge. As a maintenance engineer, the HNC course allows me to expand my knowledge and help progression in my career. The equipment is decent and mimics the workplace, so skills can easily translate. The electrical lecturers are good too, and I’ve received great support."

Tom Chapman

Studied HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Sylvester Ghanney

"I've always been interested in engineering and took the decision to study at Gloucestershire College to gain additional qualifications, alongside my job as a Service Engineer. My lecturers were superb; always willing to help and very supportive to those who want to learn. The equipment is perfect too."

Sylvester Ghanney

HND – Electronic and Electrical Engineering – Gloucester Campus

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Mechanical engineering students have full access to state of the art technology including CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CNC (Computerised Numerical Control) facilities.

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We have a wide range of engineering laboratories and classrooms, including specialist facilities and resources which are approved by IET (The Institution of Engineering Technologies) accredited degree programmes.

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