BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a field with almost limitless opportunities. It's all about the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of just about anything with moving parts. Our BTEC Mechanical Engineering course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enter a field which can see you gaining mechanical engineering jobs in transport, health, defence, manufacturing, entertainment, building and even the space industry.

The BTEC Mechanical Engineering course leads to a nationally-recognised advanced Level 3 award and will equip you to become a trainee mechanical engineer in a number of different fields.

You will learn the basic principles of mechanics and the theory and practice of mechanical engineering in the context of simple machines. You will also examine the ways in which various forces can affect motion.

The BTEC Mechanical Engineering course will teach you about heat and steam and the various applications of both in mechanical engineering, as well as the way they interact with each other.

You will also study the various materials available for working with and learn about their different properties and reactions in mechanical applications.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our BTEC Mechanical Engineering course. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. You should, however, have a basic understanding of mathematics.

Where will I go from here?

Once you've completed the BTEC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll hold an industry-recognised qualification that can take you into a trainee mechanical engineer role. Alternatively, you can progress to further study and enter the industry at a higher level.

What will I gain?

On completion of the BTEC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll receive the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress. During your BTEC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll complete three scenario-based assessments.

  • Assessment 1: Principle of Mechanics
  • Assessment 2: Materials
  • Assessment 3: Heat and Steam

Each assignment question may ask you to either write a short answer (of around a paragraph), a short essay (of several paragraphs) or perform a calculation. Study the grading criteria for each assessment prior to completion to ascertain what is required for each paper.

Generally, assessments can be sent to us online via the ICS Student Community: it's the fastest way to receive your results.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way.

You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning by experts in your chosen field.

As a BTEC Mechanical Engineering student, you'll receive the complimentary textbook: Principles of Mechanical Engineering.

You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and motivation.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Study Period

12 months

Hours of study

180 hours

Support period

12 months

Course code

W28

Course cost

£459.00

Additional fees

There are no exam fees for our Mechanical Engineering course but you will need to pay a registration fee to Edexcel within 28 days of enrolment if you wish to receive your certificate, currently £71.10.

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Key Topics

Principles of Mechanics

  • Develop a clear understanding of matter and motion, in particular the way in which forces can affect the motion of objects. While there is a concentration on the basic theory underpinning this section there is also the opportunity to examine forces and motion in the context of simple machines. Building on the concepts developed in a study of linear motion, the unit concludes with a look at how these concepts apply in the context of circular motion.

Materials

  • This unit provides an overview of many of the materials currently used in mechanical applications. The unit involves discussions of sources of materials, their manufacture, properties and uses. A study of the use of materials in a variety of tools is included, along with uses of materials in beams columns and shafts. In this regard the particular strengths of materials are explored.

Heat and Steam

  • The aim of the final unit is to introduce the fundamental concepts of heat and its effects on materials. In particular, the relationship between heat and steam is investigated. To begin with, the transmission of heat is investigated both with and without material mediums. The effect of heat on the bulk properties of materials is studied, particularly in the context of solids and gases. This then progresses into the examination of the bulk properties of steam and the use of steam tables and charts.

 

 

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £459 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

 

There are no exam fees for our Mechanical Engineering course but you will need to pay a registration fee to Edexcel within 28 days of enrolment if you wish to receive your certificate, currently £71.10.