Diploma in Engineering Technologies
Cornwall College Camborne - 9 September 2024
Cornwall College St Austell - 9 September 2024
1 Year
Full-time
Course information
Engineering shapes the world around us, from the machines at the heart of the industry to the electronic devices we use at home – engineering is the future.
There’s no better place to start your career in this exciting industry than here at Cornwall College.
This course is all about mastering the essential skills that you’ll need during your engineering career, giving you experience with the very latest technology that is used within the industry. The focus is on developing your knowledge application, experimental and practical engineering techniques. Whilst preparing you to professionally present your findings and demonstrate these essential skills.
You will be using cutting-edge technology such as virtual welding equipment. As well as you will be using industry spec. equipment such as milling and turning machine, welding machines commonly used by coded and specialist welders donated by local employers, containing the latest control and automation components – experiences that prepare you for employment locally, regionally and beyond.
The Level 2 course is the perfect opportunity to discover the area of engineering you would like to specialise in, with tutors who will guide you through all of the potential opportunities.
At Cornwall College, we have enthusiastic and highly skilled engineering tutors with extensive industry experience, who are fully committed to helping you develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a fully qualified engineer.
Successful completion of this course provides you with essential skills to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Technology course or the Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Engineering.
The course will provide you with the competence required as a young engineer. You will gain exposure to a real life-engineering workshop and undertake practical assessments using relevant industry equipment and technology. You will also learn how to work within a team and progress in your maths and English skills.
Key areas:
Health & Safety
Producing & Interpreting engineering drawings
Problem Solving
Fault finding
Essential hand-fitting skills
Essential machining techniques
Welding & Fabrication skills
Milling and turning skills
Cornwall College Camborne
Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
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Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
Find out more about our St Austell campus
Events
Taster Day at Bicton College
16-19 Apprenticeship University- Dates
28th October 2024, 9:00am - 3:30pm
17th February 2025, 9:00am - 3:30pm
28th May 2025, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Open Event at The Plymouth Engineering Skills Centre, Sisna Park
16-19 Adult Apprenticeship- Dates
23rd November 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
23rd January 2025, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
22nd March 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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If you’re aged 16-18 when you begin your course, you will usually be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support section.
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Tuition Fees: £1292.00
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Course Code 10741-CAM-24, 10567-STA-24
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