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Boat Outfitting

Submitted by admin on 13 December 2011 - 7.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Technical Certificate - City & Guilds 2463

NVQ - EAL Performing Engineering Operations Level 2

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

Are you good with your hands? Do you have an eye for detail? Do you like the idea of working on luxury yachts? This unique full-time course is aimed at those who wish to gain a broad range of outfitting, carpentry and practical skills relating to the marine industry.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • an Apprenticeship
  • an appropriate level 3 course at the College
  • employment within the industry.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

  • four GCSEs at grades D-F ( English and maths at grade C)
  • a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

 

Duration 

One year

Business Benefits 

Provides the necessary foundation knowledge and skills employers require.

Are there any exams? 

You will be assessed through assignments, practical end tests and two City & Guilds online examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following units:

  • working safely in an engineering environment
  • working efficiently and effectively in engineering
  • using and communicating technical information
  • using wood for pattern, model making and other engineering applications assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
  • producing composites mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.

When can I study? 

9.00am - 4.30pm, three days per week

Marine Engineering

Submitted by cshaw on 13 December 2011 - 6.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

NVQ Diploma - EAL

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

Thia qualification is aimed at those currently employed in the marine industry. It has  a selection of different pathways covering a range practical activities.

The level 2 qualification is intended for those whose role involves carrying out specific or multi-task marine operations, requiring a limited amount of supervision and working with some autonomy. You can be working independently or as part of a team. Your work situation will provide the opportunity to be involved in a range of marine activities. For example:

  • mechanical/electrical
  • fabrication/welding
  • boat building
  • composites 
  • woodworking.

Progression 

You can progrss to the NVQ Level 3 Marine Engineering offered at the College.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

  • four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
  • a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
  • successful completion of the PLP/Prince’s Trust programme
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Six - 12 months (average)

Business Benefits 

This NVQ provides a framework to ensure your staff are competent in a range of skills, knowledge and understanding required in their job role.

Run On Demand? 

Yes

Roll On Roll Off? 

Yes

Are there any exams? 

You will need to collect a variety of evidence such as statements, observations and testimonies to build a portfolio.  All of this will be under the guidance of an assessor.  Once the criteria for each unit have been met, the unit will be signed off as competent.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

To achieve the full award, candidates must complete three mandatory and up to five optional units.

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Marine Engineering

Submitted by cshaw on 12 December 2011 - 11.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

NVQ Diploma - EAL

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

This qualification is aimed at those currently employed in the marine industry. It has  a selection of different pathways covering a range practical activities.

The level 3 qualification is intended for those whose role involves carrying out specific or multi-task marine operations with minimal supervision and a high level of independence. Your work situation will provide the opportunity to be involved in a range of marine activities. For example:

  • mechanical/electrical
  • fabrication/welding
  • boat building
  • composites
  • woodworking

Progression 

You can progress to a foundation degree in marine engineering offered at the College.

Entry Requirements 

  • Four to five# GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
  • A BTEC first diploma in a related subject
  • An NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
  • A higher diploma
  • Successful completion of an Apprenticeship programme
  • Equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience

# A level applicants will need to have at least five GCSEs

Duration 

*12 - 24 months (average) * dependent on experience

Business Benefits 

This NVQ provides a framework to ensure your staff are competent in a range of skills, knowledge and understanding required in their job role.

Run On Demand? 

Yes

Roll On Roll Off? 

Yes

Are there any exams? 

You will need to collect a variety of evidence such as statements, observations and testimonies to build a portfolio.  All of this will be under the guidance of an assessor.  Once the criteria for each unit have been met, the unit will be signed off as competent.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

To achieve the full award, you must complete three mandatory and up to seven optional units.

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Marine Engineering

Submitted by admin on 9 December 2011 - 1.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Higher National Certificate (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Four

What's it all about? 

Are you interested in science and technology in the marine and offshore engineering industry? As a marine engineer you will need to be responsible, safety conscious and a good team worker. We will teach you crucial skills so you will understand the design, construction, operation and maintenance of engines and machinery in ships and marine installations.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the final year of the Mechanical Design and Manufacture Foundation Degree at the College, with one year's further study. You may then apply to progress on to the final year of the Marine and Composite Technology degree at Plymouth University.
  • a career within the mechanical design and manufacturing industries.

Entry Requirements 

Dependent upon the course, we welcome applications from people who have:

  • 60-120 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Business Benefits 

Educate marine engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in marine engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their profession. It will also provide knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments in marine engineering.

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following modules:

  • business management techniques
  • analytical methods for engineers
  • engineering science/engineering design
  • mechanical principles
  • fluid mechanics
  • engineering materials
  • computer-aided design (CAD) techniques/advanced CAD
  • health, safety and risk assessment
  • plant and process principles
  • statistical process control
  • design for manufacture
  • manufacturing processes
  • planning and scheduling
  • quality assurance and management.

When can I study? 

Various days (one day per week)

Marine Engineering

Submitted by admin on 9 December 2011 - 1.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

J602

What's it all about? 

Are you interested in science and technology, in the marine and offshore engineering industry? As a marine engineer you will need to be responsible, safety conscious and a good team worker. We will teach you crucial skills so you will understand the design, construction, operation and maintenance of engines and machinery in ships and marine installations.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacture or the BSc (Hons) Marine and Composite Technology, or the second year of the BEng (Hons) Marine Technology degree at Plymouth University
  • enter employment in the industry.

 

Entry Requirements 

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including maths and science, and one or more of the following:

  • 120 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Business Benefits 

Educate marine engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in marine engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their profession. It will also provide knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments in marine engineering.

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following modules:

  • business management techniques
  • analytical methods for engineers
  • engineering science/design
  • naval architecture
  • health, safety and risk assessment
  • plant and process principles
  • mechanical principles
  • naval architecture
  • engineering materials
  • compuet-aided design (CAD) techniques
  • digital and analogue devices and circuits
  • planning and scheduling, and instrumentation and control
  • thermodynamics
  • marine propulsion systems.

When can I study? 

Various days and times during the day, plus an evening class

College Celebrates Students’ Success

Submitted by psmith on 14 January 2011 - 12.29 pm

Staff and students at City College Plymouth are celebrating today after the City’s league tables showed that the College was ranked fourth* out of the fifteen non-selective schools and colleges in the City. The College’s average points score per exam entry is 208.7.

Pepper Communications

Submitted by psmith on 18 August 2010 - 10.16 am

PepperPepper Communications was one of the first employers to join the Employer Endorsement Scheme - one year on and the company has just taken on two of the College’s engineering students as full-time employees.

George Adaway

Submitted by psmith on 18 August 2010 - 10.15 am

George Adaway
Manufacturing Engineering

George AdawayI have recently completed my first year of study in Architecture Design and Structures at Plymouth University and am now progressing on to the full Architecture degree this September.

College sets-up exam results helpline

Submitted by keaster on 18 August 2010 - 7.51 am

Exam results time is never easy, which is why City College Plymouth has set-up a helpline for people who didn’t receive the grades they wanted or are still unsure of what they want to do.

Impartial advice and guidance will be available from the College’s Student Services team on 01752 305803 from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.

Eddie Beech, Careers Co-ordinator at City College Plymouth commented: “The main message for anyone who didn’t receive the results they were hoping for is not to panic as help is at hand.

Marine Engineering

Submitted by admin on 11 August 2009 - 1.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

 Do you enjoy taking things apart to discover how they work? Are you interested in science and technology? As a marine engineer you will also need to be careful, responsible, safety conscious and a good team worker too.

Entry Requirements 

Entry is via an initial assessment at the Work-based Learning Department.

Duration 

Four years

Are there any exams? 

Assessment is continuous, both on and off the job.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Advanced Apprenticeships are for learners employed as an Apprentice by a local company. Funding is guaranteed by the Government for the training, with priority being given to learners starting aged 16 to 18 years. We can assist with matching learners to employers.

The course content will include:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Permforming Engineering Operations, NVQ Level 3 in Marine Engineering
  • Functional Skills: Communication, Application of Number, IT
  • Technical Certificates: 6983 Applying Engineering Principles Level 2, 2800 Applying Engineering Principles Level 3
  • ERR - Employee Rights and Responsibilities.

When can I study? 

Block release, various days and times

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