Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control

Course Overview

This comprehensive technical qualification emphasises the development of vital skills and knowledge essential for a future in the engineering field. It not only empowers students with hands-on expertise but also offers direct entry opportunities into the industry through employment or apprenticeships. This course lays a strong groundwork for students who aspire to further their education, offering a smooth transition into advanced higher education programs and specialized training

What will I study?

This course will help learners gain an understanding of the engineering and sector as part of the programme, learners will study the following topics:

• Processes of production and manufacturing
• Materials used in production, manufacturing and fabrication environments.
• Specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments
• Product and project management
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Occupational Specialism (either Machining and Toolmaking Technologies or Fabrication and Welding Technologies)

Assessment

Learners are assessed by two externally set and marked exams covering knowledge from the engineering core comment element. Both exams are 2.5 hours and have a weighting of 35% of year 1.

Employer set project (externally marked) covering knowledge and skills from the core component, it is 15.5 hours in duration and has a weighting of 30%

These assessments give learners an overall grade A*-E plus ungraded (U):

• One externally set assignment (internally marked) consists of a project brief presented as client requirements or a specification of work that is realistic to what the learner could encounter in industry. The duration of this assignment is 25 hours.
• The occupational specialism components are graded overall Distinction, Merit, Pass and Ungraded.

Modules

The course is a two-year, technical study programme and includes a mixture of:

• Technical knowledge in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
• Year 1: Engineering Core
• Year 2: Occupational Specialisms (either Machining and Toolmaking Technologies or Fabrication and Welding Technologies)
• Industry placement of 315 hours in the engineering industry.
• Maths, English and Digital skills which are embedded throughout the programme

Entry requirements

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. This may also include a relevant level 2 qualification 
• Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths & Science 

• Additionally, students will need to seek a suitable industry placement of 1 day a week

  in a business support capacity, which will need to be completed at certain points

  throughout the 2 years. Applicants should be prepared to find this placement. (This

  should be an unpaid placement, not a part time job).

Why should I choose USP College?

• Brand new facilities that mimics industry 
• Teachers with real world industry knowledge 

Additional costs

You will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during practical lessons. You will be expected to supply your own overalls, safety glasses and boots for approximately £50.

What could I do next?

• You could decide to go on to study a degree in a wide range of Engineering disciplines, or you could take an HNC/HND in Engineering.
• You could progress to a Higher Level Apprenticeship in a variety of different Engineering companies.
• Careers in Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication/ Welding, Machining

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