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Engineering (Technical Design & Manufacture
Level Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)
Course Length 3 years
Start Date September 2022
Foundation Degree in Engineering (Technical Design & Manufacture)
Subject to validation approval by Open University
Funded by the Department for the Economy through their Apprenticeship programme
It aims to produce graduates who understand the underlying principles which underpin engineering, who can then conceive, design and implement a solution to a problem, creating something new which adds value to an organisation and society, within the boundaries of organisational strategy and societal ethics.
How You Benefit From This Qualification
As an employee in an SME, you will increase your practical and knowledge-based skills set, gain a university level and industry-recognised qualification and also earn a wage. This means that you will maximise your career development potential without having to incur any fees or costs associated with studying a higher education course. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work more efficiently, productively and with more motivation and confidence. Throughout your course, you will benefit from receiving structured training that is tailored to your needs, fully supported by a personally assigned academic mentor from SRC and industrial mentor in your workplace.
Learning & Assessment
The main teaching and learning strategy will be formal classroom delivery where explanations, group discussions, and worked examples will be used, supported by effective questioning to deliver the learning outcomes. The tutorial sessions will enable learners to reinforce their own understanding while promoting the opportunity for peer learning in an environment where the lecturer is available should additional guidance and support be required. The sessions will be a mixture of face to face and blended learning including but not exclusive to virtual classrooms, using discussion boards etc. Additionally, all learners will be expected to engage in wider reading of the topics covered to include the recommended texts and material posted on the college intranet site. Assessments will include written tasks for example essays, reports, portfolios, exams, and presentation tasks.
Delivery
The teaching is delivered through lectures, presentations and tutorials. Students are required to attend SRC Newry one full day per week during term-time and the remaining 4 days will be based with an employer. Employers are seeking to attract applicants who have a keen interest in Engineering. They expect applicants to demonstrate a “can do” attitude. In addition applicants must: • Possess a minimum grade C in GCSE Mathematics & English (or University approved equivalent*) • Hold GCE ‘A’ Levels to include a STEM subject or a Level 3 vocational qualification in Engineering, equivalent to 56 New UCAS Tariff points; • Secure employment with an approved employer who will support you through the HLA programme. Please note that this criteria may be further enhanced by employers and short-listed applicants will also be interviewed by the company prior to the offer of employment. *https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements
Course Content
Secure employment with an approved employer who will support you through the HLA programme:
Year 1
Semester 1: Engineering Mathematics, CAD Techniques Semester 2: Electrical & Electronic Fundamentals, Year 2 Engineering Design Semester 1: Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Professional Studies Semester 2: Engineering Materials & Applications, Manufacturing Technologies & Year 3 Processes Mechanical Fundamentals Semester 1: CNC/CAM, Business Improvement Techniques & Project Management Semester 2: Work-Based Learning
Progression Opportunities
On completion of this course and depending on your final results, you may progress to further study on the following programme at Southern Regional College; Open University BEng Engineering - Top Up (Subject to validation approval by Open University) or alternatively you may progress to employment.
For Further Information Contact:
Tony Rodgers rodgerst@src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223
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