Mechanical Biased Study Program Year Two

This study program is for people who are interested in a career in engineering within the manufacturing industries or who would like to progress to a level 3 in engineering.

You will need to have completed year one of BTEC Level 2 First Award.

This study program has three core units’ topics:

• The Engineered World (Year 1)
• Investigating an Engineered Product (Year 1)
• Introduction to Communication for Engineering

As well as four mandatory units:

• Health and Safety in Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
• Mathematics for Engineering

Other specialist units could include:

• Machining Techniques (Year 1)
• Engineering Design
• CNC
• Operation and maintenance of Fluid Power Systems

Functional Skills/GCSE

If you do not have a grade 4/5 GCSE in English you will have to complete either functional skills or a GCSE whichever is deemed appropriate once you have been assessed.

This study program is taught with a mixture of classroom based theory and practical work when applicable.

Additionally Subjects

In addition to the main program you will be required to attend personal development and works experience sessions these are included in the program to ensure support for you at college and support in understanding requirements of employers.

After completing this study program, you could progress to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma, Extended Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering which can lead to higher education. You could also use the qualifications to apply for apprenticeships in engineering or as preparation for engineering in the armed forces.