Who is the qualification for
This diploma is aimed at learners who
- wish to gain employment as an Engineering Technician
- wish to progress into higher level Engineering qualifications
- intend to advance into the second year of a selected university engineering degree programme
- It also aims to contribute to recognition by professional institutions
Opportunities for progression
It allows learners to progress into employment, university or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:
- 9209 Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Duration : 12 Months
Entry Requirement : G.C.E. A/L in Maths, Bio, Eng.Tech/ London A/L/ IVQ Level 3 in Mechanical engineering/NVQ or equivalent qualification
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City & Guilds - Level 4 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- 401 – Engineering Mathematics – Written exam
- 428 – Electrical principles for mechanical engineering – Written exam
- 429 – Principles of mechanical engineering – Written exam
- 430 – Engineering fluid mechanics and thermodynamics – Assignment
- 403 – Quality assurance and control – Written exam
- 404 – Human factors in the workplace – Written exam
- 431 – Principles of mechanical component manufacture – Written exam
- 405 Engineering planning and scheduling – Assignment
- 410 Computer aided design for manufacture – Assignment
- 419 Engineering design – Assignment
- 422 Personal and professional development – Assignment
