Level 3 National Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing

This 2 year course is the equivalent to 2 A levels. This course incorporates current technical knowledge with industry recognised practical training.

Course Code: P10424
Campus: Bangor, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Engineering

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This course is suitable for someone who wishes to pursue a career in a manufacturing environment. You will learn about Engineering Principles, Product Design and Manufacture and Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems.

Whilst this is an academic course, students will have the opportunity to be involved in workshop activities and hands on projects.

Engineering covers a broad variety of roles and it involves the application of scientific principles and practical knowledge to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely, and support them during their lifetime.

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure relevance to current industry practice in engineering occupational disciplines.

This course will ensure that you have an understanding of engineering fundamentals to allow you to pursue a higher level qualification in engineering, or enter the workplace.

 

Course Overview

This course is offered on a full time basis. 

This 2 year course is the equivalent to 2 A levels. This course incorporates current technical knowledge with industry recognised practical training.


You will need:

  • a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths
  • English at Grade D will be accepted on the basis that you will enrolled on a level 2 Essential Skills programme
  • 1 of the other GCSEs should be in a STEM subject area.

Or

  •  a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Pass) plus Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Communication

An interview and pre-entry assessment are required before an offer can be made.

 

Subjects studied in year 1 may include:

  • Engineering Principles
  • Delivery of Engineering Processes safely as a Team
  • Engineering product Design and Manufacture
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
  • Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes  

Units studies in year 2 include:

  • A Specialist Engineering Project         
  • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems         
  • Modern Manufacturing Systems        
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing and planning        
  • Addictive Manufacturing Processes        
  • Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes

In addition to the above units you will also work towards a Professional/ Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve employability within the Engineering sector.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English, Maths or ICT.

You will attend college a minimum of 15 hours per week

Assessment for this programme is carried out on a continuous basis using a combination of written assignments and practical assessments for nine units. Engineering Principles and Engineering Product Design and Manufacture will require an external exam in year 1.

Successful completion of this course can lead to employment or further study on one of our HE Engineering programmes.

 

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

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Available Sessions

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Level 3 National Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing
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Bangor
01/09/2025
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Level 3 National Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing
Y10424LF1A-25/26-FT
Lisburn
01/09/2025
 18
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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