Level 4 Engineering Technician
Research Methods & Independent Study
Course Overview
This module will equip your engineer with the knowledge and application of skills to working independently by enhancing time management, research, presentation and communication skills.
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This Module will enhance the ability to become independent and reflexive learners and developing research skills regarding evaluation, critical analysis and synthesis.
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Your engineers will be extending their subject knowledge, linking to higher level study and written communication skills for higher level education.
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A series of short case studies will form the learning and assessment which are designed to promote the differing modes of research methods.
Course Outline
Study Mode: Online Blended Learning - Part Time
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Location: Visits to Regional Centres/West Yorkshire
Duration: 12 Weeks - to run concurrently with the Mini Work-Based Project Module being 15 Weeks
Language: English
Learning Hours: 200 guided hours
Start Date: To be confirmed
Credit Value: 20
Course Content
Students will be supported throughout their distance/blended learning programme via their designated Lead Academic, web-conferencing facilities, workshops and their in-house Industrial Mentor.
Subject areas are:
Written Project - Desalination
Student Presentation - Desalination
Written Project - Feasibility Study
Student Presentation - Feasibility Study
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Entry Level
Students will be in full time employment within the industry some knowledge and experience of metallurgy processes.
Functional Skills in Mathematics and English (Level 2)
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To have undertaken Metallurgical Science 1 & 2 Modules or equivalent covering all the elements set out in the Course Modules.
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Students will provide a copy of their CV, qualifications and any other training certificates together with a letter of application explaining how the course will benefit them and their future career goals. This information, along with visits to the workplace will be assessed by our Admissions Team.
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Metallurgy & Casting Pathway
Metallurgical Science 1 - Level 3
Metallurgical Science 2 - Level 3
Mathematics for Engineering 1 - Level 3
Mathematics for Engineering 2 - Level 3
Metallurgical Science 3 - Level 3
Introductory Practical Metallography
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Students undertaking this full Module require a workplace, Industrial Mentor.