Bridgend College
  • Home
  • About Us (A – Z)
    • The Corporation
    • Campuses
    • Learner Wellbeing
    • Graduation
    • International
    • Policies
  • Our Courses (A-Z)
  • Subjects
  • Qualifications
  • Community College
  • Careers
  • Cyfleoedd
  • Latest News
    • Important Dates
    • International
  • Contact Us
  • Facilities
    • Weston House
    • Day Nursery
    • InTuition
    • Seasons
    • 3G Sports Pitch
    • Sony Theatre
    • Climbing Wall
  • Jobs
  • Report an Absence
  • New Students
  • STEAM Academy
  • Menu
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Important Dates
  • About Us
  • Apply Today
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • APPLY TODAY

Mechanical Engineering

About

You will learn detailed knowledge and understanding of the skills needed for a career in the Mechanical Engineering Sector.


Start

This course starts in September


Duration

1 year


Level

Level 3 Diploma


Location

Bridgend Campus

Overview & Modules

You will also complete the PEO (Performing Engineering Operations) in Mechanical Engineering, 4 Key Skills and 25 days work placement as part of the course.

Academic modules include:

  • Engineering and environmental health and safety
  • Mechanical engineering principles
  • Engineering mathematics
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD techniques)
  • Engineering design process

You will also complete modules from the PEO (Performing Engineering Operations) suitable to the modules being studied above.

You will develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.

You will also be required to complete 25 days of work placement during the year, which will be organised and co-ordinated by the College.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in a variety of ways which will include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class assessment.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics and English, and preferably Science.

Continue your studies

After completion of the first year, you will have achieved a Level 2 Diploma in PEO and a Subsidiary Diploma and will then be able to apply to progress to the full Extended Diploma or Diploma. If you have gained employment as an apprentice, you can transfer onto the part-time apprenticeship route.

Following successful completion of the full Diploma, you can apply for a number of Higher Education courses such as HNC Engineering. You can also pursue a career in Building Services or Manufacturing.

Latest regional data including Bridgend, Cardiff and Swansea.

Currently Employed

1097

Job opportunities

43

Average Wage

£25854

Share

  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail

Address

Bridgend College,
Cowbridge Rd,
Bridgend
CF31 3DF

01656 302 302
hello@bridgend.ac.uk

Newsletter sign up

This contact form is deactivated because you refused to accept Google reCaptcha service which is necessary to validate any messages sent by the form.

Latest News

  • Bridgend College secure a place in the finals of the AoC’s Beacon Awards!20/11/2019 - 12:22
  • Bridgend College has its time to shine at CIPD Wales Awards 201918/11/2019 - 14:49
  • Higher Education Ceremony – Congratulations Class of 2019!21/10/2019 - 15:36
The Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Growth Wales Programmes, led by the Welsh Government, are supported by the European Social Fund.
The Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Growth Wales Programmes, led by the Welsh Government, are supported by the European Social Fund.

For more information please click here (Cymraeg / English)

© Copyright - Bridgend College
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Terms and Conditions : Website
  • Terms and Conditions : Supplier
  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookies Policy
  • Publication Scheme
  • Sustainability and Wellbeing
Mechanical Engineering L3 Diploma (progression) Mechanical Engineering L3 Sub Diploma
Scroll to top

Listen up. We use cookies!
Cookies help us run our services so you get a better experience.
You ok with our use of cookies and privacy?

OKLearn more

Cookie and Privacy Settings



How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.

Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website.

Google Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.

If you do not want that we track your visist to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.

Privacy Policy
Accept settingsHide notification only
  • Increase Font
  • Decrease Font
  • Black & White
  • Inverse Colors
  • Highlight Links
  • Regular Font
  • Reset
Real Accessability