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UndergraduateCourse summary
The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to operations engineering. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing you for more specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. You will gain a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge linked to practical skills obtained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will be involved in vocational activities to help you to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4 study, you will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of operations engineering. You will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.
Modules
Engineering Design The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the methodical steps that engineers use in creating functional products and processes as an individual or part of a design team; from a design brief to the work, and the stages involved in identifying and justifying a solution to a given engineering need Engineering Mathematics The aim of this unit is to develop skills in the mathematical principles and theories that underpin the engineering curriculum. You will be introduced to mathematical methods and statistical techniques to analyse and solve problems within an engineering and manufacturing context. Managing a Professional Engineering Project This unit introduces the techniques and best practices required to successfully create and manage an engineering/manufacturing project designed to identify a solution to an engineering need. Production Engineering for Manufacture This unit introduces you to the production process for key material types; the various types of machinery used to manufacture products and the different ways of organising production systems to optimise the production process; consideration of how to measure the effectiveness of a production system within the overall context of the manufacturing system; and an examination of how production engineering contributes to ensuring safe and reliable operation of manufacturing. Quality and Process Improvement This unit introduces you to the importance of quality assurance processes in a manufacturing or service environment and the principles and theories that underpin them. Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems The aim of this module is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the applications of fluid power systems in modern industry. Operations and Plant Management The underlying aims of this unit are to develop knowledge of the engineering fundamentals that augment the design and operation of plant engineering systems, and the tools and techniques to maintain the ever more technological equipment. Electrical Systems and Fault Finding This unit introduces the characteristics and operational parameters of a range of electrical system components that are used in a variety of applications; and how to fault find when they go wrong.
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods are used which include written reports, written assignments, problem-solving, simulations, literature reviews, and presentations.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
we do not accept international applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
T Level - P
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.universitystudies.wsc.ac.uk/hnc-operations-engineering-for-england-htq
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6360 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
West Suffolk College
73 Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3SP