This course has been written to provide you with a wide technical background
to support a range of careers in manufacturing engineering. Manufacturing
Engineers have detailed knowledge of a broad range of general engineering
principles and use this to develop and maintain manufacturing processes and
systems to ensure high quality production of components and services.
Manufacturing Engineers are employed in a wide range of industries including
vehicle manufacture, aerospace, transport, healthcare, food and beverage and
leisure.
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Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Degree
Level 5 - Professional & University
Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Degree
The course has a strong technical element that will help you develop the
skills you need to succeed. If you are employed in the industry this course will
provide you with advanced knowledge and skills which will enhance your career
prospects. If you are not employed, the course will provide you with a good grounding to
help you to find employment in the field. BMet is a partner in the Greater
Birmingham & Solihull IoT, which specialises in Engineering and
Manufacturing and was developed to incorporate all further education colleges
and higher education institutions in the region. The GBSIoT is also
advised by a group of employers and stakeholders to ensure that it is employer
led and responds to the requirements of the area. Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year(HNC)of
study. The College reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of
study (HND) in line with increases in inflation (capped at 3%) or to reflect
changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by
Parliament.
Course Length: 34 Weeks
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
UCAS Tariff Points: Pre-2017 Entry – 160 points, Post-2017 Entry – 64 points
The tariff points can be made up of:
- A Levels (GCE and VCE): 2 A Levels at Grade C
- BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade MPP
- BTEC Diploma: Grade MM
- BTEC 90 Credit Diploma: Grade DM
- Access to HE: Grade P45
If the Level 3 qualification is made up of A Levels one A Level must be Maths or Physics. All other qualifications must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C or above: 5, which must include:
- GCSE English: Grade C or 4
- GCSE Maths: Grade C or 4
Are Level 2 equivalents accepted?: Yes
A range of assessment methods are used including assignments, examinations, case studies, projects and presentations.
Students successfully completing the Foundation Degree with merit grades or higher will be able to progress on to the final stage of an honours degree with Birmingham City University (this component will take 2 years part-time or one year full-time, subject to university regulations). Progression to other universities is subject to their own particular entry requirements. Students passing the course but not achieving this grade profile will be able to progress on to the 2nd year of the honours degree. As an engineer, your technical expertise and skills will be valued across many industries, including food and drink, oil, plastics, biotechnology, manufacture, aerospace, automotive and pharmaceuticals.
Foundation Degree Fee Details to be added here
Year 1:
- Computer Aided Design
- Management of the Business Environment
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Mechanical Science
- Quality and Reliability
Year 2:
- Corporate Responsibility and Personal Development
- Design and Manufacture
- Manufacturing Automation and Control
- Operations Systems
- Project Foundation Degree
- Quality Systems