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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (C&G 2850)
Level 2
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Ideal if you want to work methodically and you’d like to take the first steps to understanding engineering and the range of disciplines involved in the industry.
You’ll learn milling, turning, basic hand skills and health and safety regulations.
Expect to gain practical skills in our purpose-built engineering workshops.
You’ll love learning from experienced lecturers and meeting employers from around the country, with a view to them recruiting you into their companies.
Starting this course at Gloucestershire College will get you onto the first rung of the ladder on your journey leading to an exciting and varied career within the Engineering or Manufacturing sector.
Mechanical Engineering Diploma (Craft Route)
This course will give you an insight into a range of topics and disciplines and equip you with the basic skills and knowledge required. The engineering sector is vast and diverse and with this qualification who knows where it may take you?
Our starting point for your career in Engineering is the Level 2 Diploma which is accredited by City & Guilds. It is nationally and internationally recognised by employers and engineering companies.
During your one year full time diploma you will gain a range of practical skills such as milling, turning, grinding and health and safety regulations in our large purpose-built, industry standard engineering workshops. You will learn about basic hand tools, mills, lathes and drills.
You will study units such as: - Working in Engineering, Principles of Engineering Technology, Principles of Manufacturing Technology, Machining Components Using Milling Techniques, Machining Components Using Turning Techniques and Using Bench Fitting Techniques.
You will be assessed on your practical ability and by means of short written answer tests some of which are multiple choice.
You'll love learning from experienced tutors, and meeting employers from around the county with a view to recruiting you in their companies.
Future career opportunities include: Assembly and machine operator, maintenance fitter, mechanical engineer.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE’s including:
GCSE Maths at Grade 4 and above
GCSE English at Grade 3 and above
Any other GCSE subject at Grade 3 and above
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.
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Progress on to the C&G Level 3 qualification Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
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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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