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BTEC First Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical)
This course offers students from a non-engineering background practical experience and preparation for further study.
The one-year, full-time programme provides the skills and qualifications needed to progress to more specialised training, such as the National Diploma in Aerospace Engineering.
With the BTEC diploma you will also attain NVQ Level 1 in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) and be qualified to start a Modern Apprenticeship.
Course content
• Applied science and mathematics for technicians
• Engineering materials
• Working practices
• Engineering drawing out and marking out
• Operations and maintenance engineering
• Mechanical maintenance fundamentals
• Developing yourself and working with others
• Key skills: communication, numeracy, IT
• Working safely in an engineering environment
You will learn through a mixture of lectures, private study, laboratory work and workshops. Assessment is through exams, assignments and continuous assessment.
Entry requirements
You need an interest in engineering, and you should also have some GCSEs at grade D or above (although the latter is not essential).
All candidates will be interviewed.
Applications
Applications are made directly to Newcastle College
Email: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Tel: 0191 200 4000
Location
The course is taught at the Rye Hill Campus of Newcastle College.
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA
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