Why choose to study Engineering with us? Fantastic facilities. Excellent partnerships and apprenticeship opportunities with local organisations e.g. General Dynamics. Excellent partnership with the University of South Wales Opportunities to engage in European work experience placements.
5 GCSEs grade A* - C to include Mathematics, English and successful interview demonstrating motivation and commitment to the programme.
This qualification will provide an understanding of engineering health and safety considerations along with fundamental engineering principles. This course can be topped up in year two to an 'Extended Certificate in Engineering' following the completion of additional units.
Internal assessments and external examination
This course is accepted as entry to many university courses and Industrial Apprenticeships. The extended diploma is worth three A Levels and offers will be made on this basis.The option to combine the course with AS or A Levels gives learners the flexibility to study vocational skills and academic skills at the same time.
01 Awst 2024 - 31 Gorffennaf 2025
Chemical scientists analyse and research physical aspects of chemical structure and change within substances and develop chemical techniques used in the manufacture or modification of natural substances and processed products.
£23307
Mechanical engineers undertake research, design and development, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.
£40654
Production and process engineers advise on and direct technical aspects of production programmes to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency. This unit group incorporates: planning and quality control engineers who plan production schedules, work sequences, and manufacturing and processing procedures to ensure accuracy, quality and reliability; and chemical engineers who undertake research on commercial scale chemical processes and processed products, design and provide specifications and direct the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plants and control systems.
£41937
Electronics engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electronic motors, communications systems, microwave systems, and other electronic equipment.
£46932
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions.
£40031
Aerospace engineers research develop and design aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
£44911
Engineering project managers and project engineers schedule, manage and oversee engineering projects for quality of work, timeliness and completion within budget, plan, design and specify materials and equipment for the project and create necessary technical drawings.
£46681
Electrical engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.
£46880
Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.
£42266
Quality control and planning engineers plan production schedules, work sequences, and manufacturing and processing procedures to ensure accuracy, quality and reliability.
£34835
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of technical support functions.
£26160
Engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist engineers with the design, development, operation, installation and maintenance of engineering systems and constructions.
£37093
Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.
£28033
TV, video and audio engineers install, service and repair domestic television, video and audio appliances.
£35744