BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

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.

The two-year full-time BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering has been designed to support school leavers who wish to further their development as engineers, leading to a highly rewarding and well-paid career in this sector. The course can also be taken as part of a career enhancement route by adults.

Prior achievement of the following GCSEs and grades is necessary:

• English 4/C
• Maths 5/B
• Science 4/C

For school leavers – and adults wishing for career advancement or change – prior achievement of an Engineering qualification at Level 2, or relevant work experience, can be considered.

To achieve the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, students must complete three mandatory units and the optional units below over two years.

 The mandatory units are:

• Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Communications for Engineering Technicians
• Mathematics for Technicians

Optional units available include:

• Further Engineering Mathematics
• Calculus for Engineers
• Mechanical Principles
• Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
• Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Autonomous Systems
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Microprocessors
• Engineering Drawing for Technicians
• Engineering Primary Forming Processes
• Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques
• Engineering Design
• Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Principles in Engineering

This course will be delivered on-site.

In addition to regular writing materials and a scientific calculator, specific PPE may need to be purchased for selected activities.

You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:

• Written assignments
• Practical assessments
• Presentations

Further Study

On successful achievement of the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you can progress to the BTEC HNC in Engineering or Degree programmes.

Careers

Alternatively, and with employment in a qualifying role, an apprenticeship in engineering or career as an engineering technician would be possible: this qualification can be used as credits/evidence towards the apprenticeship knowledge elements.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk