Higher Diploma in Engineering
The Higher Diploma in Engineering is the Government's new flagship qualification being introduced for the first time this year. It will be the equivalent of seven GCSEs at A*-C. Although the qualification is in engineering it does not mean that you have to follow an engineering career when you leave school. The Diploma will give you an insight into the world of work and allow you to gain the personal, learning and thinking skills for employment and future self-development. In addition you will also develop your maths, English and ICT skills, using them in a way that will help you in the world of work.
The Diploma is made up of eight units which are:
- Exploring the Engineering World
learning about different types of engineering and what engineers do. - Investigating Engineering Design
designing solutions to engineering problems. - Engineering Application of Computers
learning how computers are used to solve engineering problems. - Producing Engineering Solutions
being able to plan and make an engineering product. - Electrical and Electronic Circuits and Systems
building & testing electrical and electronic circuits. - Application of Manufacturing Techniques in Engineering
plan, select materials and manufacture as part of a team. - Application of Maintenance Techniques in Engineering
understand and carry out maintenance tasks on a variety of machines and equipment. - Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
understand the role of finance, research and development, materials and processes when making engineering products as well as how they effect the environment.
The eight units will be taught in a “hands on” and applied way so that you can actually experience what you are being taught. As well as being taught in the Academy workshops
- You will visit engineering companies to see for yourself what engineering is about.
- You will go to an engineering training centre to work with the tools and equipment that engineers work with.
- You will solve real life engineering problems.
In addition you will also complete:
Project
You will be given the opportunity to select an area of engineering and use your engineering skills to research, manage, develop and make a project of your choice.
Work experience
A minimum of ten days You will go out into an engineering environment to carry out meaningful work that is specifically engineering based. Included in this will be Health and Safety training as well as basic hand and machine tool training using industrial equipment.
Additional and Specialist Learning
The additional learning is designed to increase your breadth of study and the specialist learning will develop your depth of engineering.
Please contact Mr O'Connell for further information.