Level 3 National Extended Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing

This two-year full-time course, equivalent to 3 A levels meets the requirements for learners who wish to progress to employment or further study in manufacturing engineering.


Academic Year: 2023/24

Course Code: 10455

Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Study Type: Full-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Downpatrick
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023

Course Overview
This two-year full-time course, equivalent to 3 A levels meets the requirements for learners who wish to progress to employment or further study in manufacturing engineering.  Learners will gain relevant skills and knowledge from studying a range of diverse units e.g. computer-aided manufacturing, modern manufacturing systems, microcontrollers, additive manufacturing, and machining. Progression routes can include direct employment in an engineering technician capacity, higher level apprenticeship or full-time higher education courses in engineering e.g. HND, foundation degree or degree.

Course Modules

Subjects studied may include:

  • Engineering Principles
  • Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely
  • Engineering product Design and Manufacture
  • Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
  • Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
  • Computer Aided Design in Engineering

Units studies in year 2 include:         

  • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers         
  • A Specialist Engineering Project        
  • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems         
  • Modern Manufacturing Systems         
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing and planning         
  • Additive Manufacturing Processes         
  • Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes         
  • Fabrication Manufacturing 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.

There is also a two week work experience in year 2 of the programme.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C.

You will attend college a minimum of 16.75 hours per week.

Assessment for this programme is carried out on a continuous basis using a combination of written assignments and practical assessments for 15 units. Engineering Principles and Engineering Product Design and Manufacture will require an external exam in year 1. In year 2 Microcontroller Systems for Engineers will be externally examined

Ideal If:
You wish to pursue a career in mechanical engineering, and who want to be able to collaborate across and apply knowledge, skills and understanding in other branches of engineering.

You'll Learn:
About that 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.

You'll Love:
The hands-on projects involved from design to completion, an opportunity to become a member of a student company and the chance participate in cross campus competitions such as CAD and pneumatics

You'll Progress:
Successful completion will enable you to apply for employment in Level 3 job roles, higher apprenticeship programmes or via higher education courses in engineering.

You'll Need:

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above, must include English and Maths (B in Maths is preferred). 1 of the other GCSEs should be in a STEM subject area.  

Or a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Merit) plus Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy.

An interview is required before enrolling on the programme and there will be a short entry test on the day of enrolment to ensure that you are ready for the course. 

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.

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Downpatrick
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023

Enquiries Information

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Summer Ferguson
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering – Advanced Manufacturing
I was better off at SERC because returning to school wasn’t the best option for me and this course will get me my dream career.
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04/09/2023

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Downpatrick
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Lisburn
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