Course Description

This programme provides the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to those learners who wish to start an interesting career as a technician in today’s highly technological area of manufacturing engineering. This qualification provides access to more specialist units and therefore broadens and deepens the experience in preparation for actual work situations. The learner will learn how to perform basic engineering operations in a safe and efficient manner, whilst safeguarding the environment. The learner will understand basic scientific and mathematical theories and how to apply these to manufacturing engineering processes such as draughting, design, problem solving, and machining. This course includes work-related training and practice. Applicants have to be able to work within the industries concerned.

Career Prospects

Machine Setter,
Mechanical Engineering Technician,
Production Planning Officer,
Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson,
Manufacturing Line 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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