Course Description

This programme provides the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills for the future to those learners who wish to start a fulfilling career as a technician in the area of operations and maintenance engineering. Learners will have the opportunity to learn basic scientific and mathematical methods to apply in subjects such as thermodynamics and heat engines. Learners will be exposed to the different materials used in common engineering situations and their properties. This qualification not only provides access to more specialist units but it also broadens and deepens the learners’ experience in preparation for the real world of work. This course includes work-related training and practice.

Career Prospects

Maintenance Fitter/Technician,
Plant Technician

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma delivered by the Institute of Engineering and Transport
or
Any MCAST Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Compulsory: One subject from Engineering Technology OR Design and Technology OR Chemistry OR Mathematics OR Physics.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

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