Diploma in Engineering Technologies
Cornwall College Camborne - 11 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.
If the world of engineering does fascinate you, then this is the perfect course for you. The focus is on developing your knowledge application, experimental, research and practical engineering techniques. Whilst preparing you to professionally present your findings and demonstrate these essential skills. You’ll be using industry-standard technology as you work on exciting practical projects, studying a diverse range of engineering areas such as fabrication and welding, machining, electrical, maintenance, and manufacturing. You will cover content including pneumatics, welding techniques, manufacturing processes, electrical systems (industry motors and drives), PLCs, steam and refrigeration systems, it’s the perfect start to a career in engineering.
Diploma in Engineering Technologies Level 3 comes with considerable academic content preparing you for a potential future at a University; as well as the expected maths and science there will be units covering project management, design, engineering drawing, business and quality systems; arming you with an academic background to take on any challenge.
At Cornwall College, we have enthusiastic and highly skilled engineering tutors who are fully committed to helping you develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a fully qualified engineer.
This course is offered at both Cornwall College St Austell and Cornwall College Camborne.
Our Camborne workshop features industry-standard equipment and kit. We have strong links with Fugro, Pendennis and A&P shipyards and train all their apprentices and also PALL and SERCO for aero, so employers know an engineering qualification from The Cornwall College Group means you will start off your career with the very best skills for an incredible journey in engineering.
Subjects covers include:
Manufacturing, both Computer-aided and manual.
Design, CAD and hand drafting.
Welding theory and practical.
Electrical and electronic principles
Mechanical Principles
Mathematics
CNC (Computerized Numerical Control)
Pneumatics
Health and safety and environmental considerations
Engineering is an extremely creative and stimulating occupation that will offer you the opportunity to be involved in both current and emerging technologies. As a successful engineer, you will not be just a technical expert but must also become an excellent communicator and team player.
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.
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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
Open Event at Bicton College
16-19 Adult Apprenticeship University- Dates
18th January 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
26th April 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Course Code 10737-CAM-24
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