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Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Level 1 - Full TimeApply Now »
Location: The RoundHouse
Years: 1
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 advanced engineering resources, the one-year Level 1 Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing has been designed for school leavers to support their development as engineers, enabling them to progress to recognised vocational qualifications relevant to the sector. A key part of the course is the development of English and Mathematics to GCSE level.
Entry requirements
Achievement of the following GCSE grades are the minimum entry requirements for the course:
- English 2
- Maths 2
- Science 2
Course Content
The course will focus on GCSE resits in English and Mathematics.
The following Engineering topics will be covered on the course:
- Electronics
- Handfitting
- Welding
- Fluid Power
- Machining
- Science
The completion of the Engineering components will lead to the award of a College certificate.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:
- Written assignments
- Practical assessments
- Presentations
- Project work
- Examination - English and Maths
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
In addition to regular writing materials and a scientific calculator, specific PPE may need to be purchased for selected activities.
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
On successful achievement of the Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing, you could progress to a Level 2 Engineering course at the College.
Careers
Alternatively, and with employment in a qualifying role, an apprenticeship in Engineering may be possible.
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Rosie Dales
Welding student Rosie forges ahead in fabrications
Student welder Rosie Dales is forging ahead in the male-dominated world of fabrication thanks to Derby College. Rosie, 24, is set to take a Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding. She is also adding skills to a previous Level 2 qualification which she did not gain through an earlier provider. Rosie, who was born deaf and is a skilled lipreader, uses a hearing aid to boost what sound she can hear. She praised the teaching focus of her Derby College tutor and said her fellow students were "deaf aware", which was helpful. After working unpaid for two weeks, Rosie landed an apprenticeship with her grandfather's firm, Dales Fabrications, in Ilkeston. She found that she loved the work and the company is now funding her college training.
Rosie said: "I'm really enjoying the college work. The tutor is focussed on the students and I'm making good progress.
"I think it's going well. I'm taking small steps at a time. After I qualify I might go on to a higher qualification and see where that takes me. We'll see."
