BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering 2016/17

Course Duration: 1 or 2 Years

The course starts in September 2016.

Other start dates are available subject to demand.

OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE

This course can be a stand-alone

qualification for people who have a

specific interest in maintenance

engineering or a component

requirement for an Advanced

Apprenticeship.

It is a nationally recognised

qualification which can lead to

employment as a technician

and also provides progression

to higher level qualifications

including Degree or HND.

How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?

The usual duration for this qualification is 2 academic years .

Some employers wish to fast track learners to HNC and SETA facilitate this with the 1 year 2 days a

week option. This option is very challenging and is only for those learners who are highly motivated and

have very good GCSE results. Many mature learners undertake the 1 year option.

Entry requirements

To undertake this course you must achieve a

minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A*- C,

including Maths, English Language and a

Science. Due to the content of this

qualification and potential progression GCSE

A*-B is preferred in Maths.

A core element of engineering courses at SETA is

maths. It underpins all that you will do as engineers

from completing calculations for simple electrical

circuits to more complex multistage calculations

and even advanced simultaneous equations when

studying ‘Kirchoffs Laws’.

Whatever level you are studying maths for engineering will be an important part of your course.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering 2015/16

What topics will I study?

You will study 6 mandatory units:

• Health and Safety in the Engineering

Workplace,

• Communications for Technicians,

• Mathematics for Engineering Technicians,

• Electrical and Electronic Principles,

• Mechanical Principles

• Applications and Engineering Project

(work based).

The remaining speciality units are typically

• Business Operations in Engineering,

• Properties and Applications of Engineering

Materials,

• Engineering Maintenance Procedures and

Techniques,

• Electrical Technology,

• Further Mechanical Principles and

Applications,

• Engineering Drawing for Technicians

• Further Mathematics for Engineering

Technicians.

Other units are available and actual content can be revised to meet employer needs.

How will I be assessed?

The units are assessed in compliance with the awarding body requirements. Most units use

assignments which can be a mix of theory and practical assessment. Unit achievement is graded as Pass,

Merit or Distinction and the overall qualification is also graded to reflect learners unit achievement.

What our students say….

“When I don’t understand I only have to ask

and it will be explained in different ways

until I understand”

“Good experience”

“It’s really good and fun”

SETA programmes also includes enrichment

activities and industrial visits where possible.

SETA is active in supporting charities and throughout

the academic year fun activities are planned to

support the chosen charities.

All employers are informed about events to ensure

suitability for learners and in many cases support and

involvement from the employers.

For further guidance and information please contact Julie Burns

jburns@setatraining.com