Foundation Degree Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Degree
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
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Foundation Degree - FD

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James Watt College

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree - FD

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James Watt College

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This course has been written to provide you with a wide technical background to support a range of careers in manufacturing engineering. Manufacturing Engineers have detailed knowledge of a broad range of general engineering principles and use this to develop and maintain manufacturing processes and systems to ensure high quality production of components and services. Manufacturing Engineers are employed in a wide range of industries including vehicle manufacture, aerospace, transport, ...Read more

This course has been written to provide you with a wide technical background to support a range of careers in manufacturing engineering. Manufacturing Engineers have detailed knowledge of a broad range of general engineering principles and use this to develop and maintain manufacturing processes and systems to ensure high quality production of components and services. Manufacturing Engineers are employed in a wide range of industries including vehicle manufacture, aerospace, transport, healthcare, food and beverage and leisure. The course has a strong technical element that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. If you are employed in the industry this course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills which will enhance your career prospects. If you are not employed, the course will provide you with a good grounding to help you to find employment in the field.The aims of the course are to:· Provide relevant, high quality training and education for those employed (or seeking employment) in the wider field of manufacturing engineering and related industries.· Provide a recognised qualification at advanced technician level that will support student progression in their field of employment.· Provide a progression route on to honours degree, masters and chartered engineer status.· Enable the student to develop a range of skills in manufacturing engineering and generic skills such as analytical, evaluative and communication, ensuring they can become an effective practitioner in their field and are able to take on more advanced courses of study.· To ensure that the wider community has access to employment opportunities by means of good-quality training.· To ensure that local, national and international companies have access to training that continues to meet their needs.· To continue to support industry by maintaining and developing partnershipsCourse Modules;Year 1:
• Computer Aided Design
• Management of the Business Environment
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Mechanical Science
• Quality and ReliabilityYear 2:
• Corporate Responsibility and Personal Development
• Design and Manufacture
• Manufacturing Automation and Control
• Operations Systems
• Project Foundation Degree
• Quality Systems

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A level

A level:

CC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15,P:30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

64 UCAS Points

64 UCAS Points

64 UCAS Points

64 UCAS Points

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BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
Aldridge Road Great Barr Birmingham B44 8NE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hamstead  0.9 miles away
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