Engineering - Mechanical & Advanced Manufacturing
This 2-year Programme offers engineers or technicians the opportunity to undertake a substantial core of learning, together with specialist units, en route to achieving an Engineering Level 5, nationally recognised, vocational qualification.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Contact Hours
15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops, or tutorials.
Mandatory Additional Study
Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.
Personal Study
22 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.
Entry Requirements
General Entry Requirements
The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application. You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment. Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process.
Course Entry Requirements
A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points including:
GCE A level (A2): Typical grade profile CC [to include 1 from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science.]
OR
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering with overall award profile MM or MPP
OR
Access to HE Diploma (NI): 45% overall in an Engineering Access course and [45% in level 2 Access Mathematics.
OR
An equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process section of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.
Careers / Further progression
Where will it take me?
This programme is designed to prepare students for a career in the engineering industry or progression to related degree programmes, normally at second year of entry.
How will it make me more employable?
The course provides the opportunity to develop your engineering skills and project management capabilities through the engineering units and Project Based Learning required to complete the course. You will learn transferrable skills such as communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership and critical thinking which will help you apply to relevant jobs within the engineering industry.
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024.
Downpatick Campus
Bangor Campus
Lisburn Campus
Bangor, Downpatrick & Lisburn. 18
£2850. Estimated at £50 to use on materials for final year project.
Year: 2024/25.
Applications are now open for 2024.
Visit apply.serc.ac.uk and apply online (see "Application Weblink").
This 2-year Programme offers engineers or technicians the opportunity to undertake a substantial core of learning, together with specialist units, en route to achieving an Engineering Level 5, nationally recognised, vocational qualification.
Course Structure
The Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical units essential for the professional engineer in a modern engineering environment. It concentrates on the design and manufacture of engineering parts covering industries such as aerospace, automotive, robotics and healthcare.
On completion of this course you will be certificated with a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (General Engineering).
Modules studied in year 1 include:
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Engineering Science
Managing a Professional Project
Industry 4.0
Mechanical Workshop Practices
Mechanical Principles
Mechatronics
Workshop (Machining/CNC)
Upon successful completion of year 1, students will progress on to year 2 of the programme where they will study further modules including:
Research Project (double unit)
Professional Engineering Management
Further Mathematics
Lean Manufacturing
Advanced Mechanical Principles
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Virtual Engineering
Workshop (Machining/CNC)
In addition to the above modules, students will also work towards a Professional/ Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve employability within the Engineering sector.
Candidates are assessed using a range of different methods. These include assessments, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written, and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
South Eastern Regional College
Bangor Campus
Castle Park Road
Co Down
BT20 4TD
Email: info@serc.ac.uk
Phone: 0345 600 7555
South Eastern Regional College
Lisburn Campus
Castle Street
Lisburn
Co Antrim
BT27 4SU
Email: info@serc.ac.uk
Phone: 0345 600 7555
South Eastern Regional College
Downpatrick Campus
Market Street
Downpatrick
Co Down
BT30 6LZ
Email:info@serc.ac.uk
Phone: 0345 600 7555