Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The course is for you if you would like to work as a technician and take further steps to becoming an engineer in mechanical engineering design, manufacture, and maintenance. The course has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theoretical engineering with the focus being the applications of putting the theory into practice.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Modules offered may vary. Modules include: Year 1 • Engineering Design • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science • Managing a Professional Project • Electro, Pneumatics and Hydraulic Systems • Mechanical Principles • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines • Fluid Mechanics Year 2 • Research Project • Professional Engineering Management • Further Mathematics • Advanced Mechanical Principles • Virtual Engineering • Further Thermodynamics • Thermofluids
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of integrated assignments, case studies, projects and tests which are planned throughout the year.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You must have achieved an appropriate technician or craft qualification at Level 3 Diploma or similar, and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills. The most common eligible qualifications include A Levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas/National Diplomas and Access to HE Diplomas. You must also pass a diagnostic maths test. Non-standard applicants for both full and part time modes of study will be considered based on individual merit and industrial experience relevant to the programme.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2300 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2300 | 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
Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD