About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2025
- Technology
- Full Time
Course Outline
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.
Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs at grade D or above (including Mathematics, English and Science), or an appropriate engineering qualification.
What will I learn?
The qualification is an intermediate level course in mechanical engineering. The EAL course structure links closely to industry and training is carried out using industrial standard equipment. The course is targeted at students with some engineering experience at school who wish to follow an apprenticeship in the sector. The Diploma consists of 6 units including Health & safety, engineering techniques, MIG welding, electonics and CAD. The course has a high practical content and primarily competance based. Progression from this course to the Level 3 courses in the Engineering department, however this is subject to the level of achievement by the learner.
Course Assessment
Internal assessments and external examination
Career Progression
Successful completion may enable learners to progress to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Engineering or into work based training apprenticeship
Duration
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
