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BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING Apply Now »
Location: The RoundHouse
Years: 1
24+ Loan Amount: 3345.00****
Interview: Y
Course Summary
The city of Derby and the surrounding area is world renowned for its engineering and manufacturing industry and is populated with world-leading employers and their high quality supply chains.
The engineering sector is also still growing at a considerable rate, particularly with the development of new technologies which in turn has led to skill shortages and demand for high performing engineers.
Using the latest suite of qualifications, the one-year Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering has been designed to support your development as an engineer, leading to a highly rewarding and well paid career in this sector. It also offers a seamless transition of credits into an engineering apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this course include a strong interest in engineering, along with the following GCSEs and grades:
- English 4/C
- Maths 5/B
- Science 4/C*
Course Content
The BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering consists of nine units:
- Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
- Communications for Engineering Technicians
- Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
- Mechanical Principles of Engineering Systems
- Engineering Drawing for Technicians
- Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering (CAD)
- Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques
- Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques
- Electrical and Electronic Principles in Engineering
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using a variety of methods including:
- Written assignments
- Practical assessments
- Presentations
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
In addition to regular writing materials and a scientific calculator, College uniform and specific PPE will need to be purchased for selected activities.
What can I do after this course?
On successful achievement of the Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with MMP grades, you could progress to the Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering as a full-time option.
Alternatively, and with employment in a qualifying role, an apprenticeship in Engineering would be possible - and this qualification can be used as credits/evidence towards the apprenticeship knowledge elements.
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Declan Clarke-Hancock
Naval engineering officer’s exciting voyage began at The Roundhouse College
Taking an engineering course at Derby College Group marked the beginning of a whole new voyage of discovery for naval engineer Declan Clarke-Hancock.
After leaving Littleover Community School, Declan enrolled on the full-time performing engineering operations level 2 course at The Roundhouse Technical and Professional Skills college.
Now aged 25, he is a third electro-technical officer (ETO) on the cruise ship Sapphire Princess and is seeing the world while doing an engineering job he loves.
Getting to where he is now hasn’t always been plain sailing though. The Derbyshire firm where Declan took a level 3 electrical apprenticeship closed just as he qualified. Unsure of what to do next, he was looking for a local job as an electrician when he spotted a cadetship opportunity with Princess Cruises.
After attending maritime college in Southampton, as well as training for months at sea, Declan then had to pass difficult Maritime and Coastguard Agency exams before taking up his current role.
Declan started as an ETO in May 2019 and is responsible for the 110,000-ton ship’s electrical and electronics, including looking after her 35 elevators, watertight doors and lifeboats.
Declan said: “Going to Derby College definitely gave me the step up I needed. Without that I wouldn’t have got where I am now so I’m very thankful. I’d like to come back to college and talk to engineering students about my experiences. I want to show them where studying engineering at the Roundhouse can lead – and that they don’t necessarily have to stay in Derby or the East Midlands when they qualify. The right qualifications can take them anywhere.”
Declan has already had many memorable travel experiences through his job. Highlights include kayaking and dog sled riding in an Alaskan glacier, watching England play football in the World Cup in St Petersburg and visiting New York.
Going to Derby College definitely gave me the step up I needed.
