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Mechanical Design and Manufacture

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

H711

What's it all about? 

Engineers who design, analyse, test, produce, and use all types of mechanical systems need to take a strong scientific, analytical approach to their work. Our foundation degree will not only train you to a very high standard in these methods but also add to them a range of other vital competencies such as report writing, time management and budgeting.

Progression 

On successful completion you may be eligiblt to progress to:

  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacture degree at Plymouth University
  • employment in the industry.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need to have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including maths and science, and one of the following:

  • 120 UCAS tariff points - to include a science or maths based subject
  • an NVQ Level 3 (in a science or maths based subject)
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Business Benefits 

This foundation degree offers broad modules which reflect the demands of the industry. It is designed to develop the student's mechanical engineering design skills, providing a sound foundation in the supporting principles of science, mathematics and manufacturing methods.

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 project
  • mechanical principles
  • fluid mechanics
  • engineering materials
  • compuet-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 and times plus an evening class
Course Facts

17 September 2012

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

UF2797


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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