Vocational - Engineering
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering
Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Engineering/ICT
Engineering is the backbone of British Industry. Engineers build our roads and bridges, make aeroplanes fly and create innovative solutions to many problems, meaning that they are vital to the successful operation and development of the UK.
On the Extended Diploma you will study a total of 17 units over two years, these are:
• Business Operations in Engineering
• Communications for Engineering Technicians
• Engineering Project
• Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
• Engineering Design
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Application of Mechanical Systems in Engineering
• Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
• Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques
• Engineering Primary Forming Processes
• Selecting and Using Programme Controllers
• Application of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering
• Further Mathematics for Technicians and Engineering
• Drawing for Technicians
You will study computer-aided drawing, robot technology, electronic principles, mechanical principles, CNC machining, engineering design, electronic circuit construction, CAD fundamentals, applied science and maths for technicians and manufacturing systems.
You will also take a recognised workshop qualification to enhance your employment prospects.
Why study Engineering?
We offer Engineering programmes at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Pennine Lancashire is the centre of Engineering in the UK with a long tradition of success within this industry. Therefore, students at Nelson and Colne College are ideally placed to take advantage of the employment opportunities available in this sector. You could progress to university courses such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or seek employment with one of the many engineering companies in the UK .
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Case Study
Greg Lund
Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction at the University of Sheffield
A former student of Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, Greg joined Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form to study towards a BTEC National Diploma in Engineering. Greg achieved outstanding results on this challenging programme, achieving 3 Distinctions.
After a rigorous selection process against students from all over the country, Greg secured a prestigious scholarship with the international aerospace engineering company Aircelle. This is supporting him as he studies his degree; Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction at the University of Sheffield . He said, “Moving to Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form was easily one of the best decisions of my life.”
