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Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
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Course Summary
Mechanical engineers develop and design components and machinery used in many industries like manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport. They also manage teams of technicians and craftspeople who carry out installation and maintenance work.
As an engineer, you will design and oversee the manufacturing of many products ranging from medical devices to new batteries.
Mechanical engineers design power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines as well as power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Mechanical engineers design other machines inside buildings, such as elevators and escalators. They also design material-handling systems, such as conveyor systems and automated transfer stations. If you are technically minded, good at maths and science, and like solving problems, a professional career in engineering could be a great move for you.
Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical control systems, machinery and equipment. If you are good at maths, science and IT, and you want a career in engineering, this could be an ideal option for you. You will need to be good at solving problems, structuring your workload and enjoy working as part of a team.
Course Details
Mechanical Engineers develop and design components and machinery used in many industries such as manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport.
You will have the opportunity to study in one of our Academies. The aim of the Academy is to develop your knowledge in order to prepare you for a successful career in the engineering industry.
Course Theme:
- Machining
- Fabricating
- Electronics
- Welding
- Maintenance
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Engineering Design
- Electronics
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Materials
- Engineering Project
- Health and Safety in Engineering
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment is a mixture of coursework and external assessments.
Entry requirements
Four GSCEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
Due to the technical content of the course, the above are recommended entry requirements.
Your next steps...
Employment: This course can form the foundations for future study and work as Engineer and other related roles.
Education: Many students continue with higher level qualifications such as T-Level in Engineering
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