UKQC Level 4 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Description
The Mechanical Engineering course has been designed to enable direct progression to a full honours degree course upon successful completion. You will have the opportunity to investigate 3D printing, mechatronics, Stirling engines, drone technology, robotics and advanced mathematics relevant to engineering. You can opt to pursue a specialist pathway in mechanical, electrical/electronic or general engineering for the diploma part of the qualification.
The qualification is undertaken on a day release basis over two years. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required by the sector with national recognition by employers. The units are:
Core Units
Year 1
- Unit 1 Engineering Mathematics
- Unit 2 Engineering Science
- Unit 3 Mechanical Principles
- Unit 4 Computer aided design/Computer aided manufacture
Year 2
- Unit 5 Engineering Design
- Unit 6 Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Unit 7 Engineering Management
- Unit 8 Thermodynamics
Entry Requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- A grade and/or 9 in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.
- Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Other related Level 3 Mechanical qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related and relevant work experience in engineering over 5 years
- An international equivalent of the above.
- You should be familiar with basic computer functions and applications including Microsoft Windows and Office. Parts of your programme will be delivered using Microsoft Teams. Training for this application will be provided.
Career Opportunities
Mechanical Engineering finds applications in all fields of technology. They could work in many industries including private or public sector industries of various types, and their work varies by industry and function. With the rapid rate of expansion in the industrial sector, the employment potential for mechanical engineers is very high. Job Market is as follows:
- Aerospace and Aeronautical Industry / PAF
- Automotive / Car Industry
- Nuclear Industry / Atomic Energy Commission
- Manufacturing Industry (all types of Factories)
- Railways
- Marine / Navy
- Government Sector
- IT Industry / Mechatronics and Robotics
Work placement information
- There is no work placement requirement for this course.