Description:
In order to meet changing customer expectations and gain competitive advantage, focus needs to be applied to developing smart factories and advanced manufacturing technologies. Manufacturing organisations will seek integration between manufacturing technology, high performance computing, the internet, and the product at all stages of its life cycle. This course will prepare you to develop your career in a world of industry 4.0 and a society increasingly impacted by the integration of cyber-physical systems and “the internet of things”.
You will study the following modules
Engineering Mathematics
Mathematical analytical skills are critical to your future career as an Engineer and this module will enable you to acquire a deeper understanding of how these skills will be applied in a range of engineering applications. We will support you in acquiring competence and confidence in carrying out mathematical calculations applied to an Engineering context.
Work Based Project
Engineering is the process of applying scientific theory to real-world problems. This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to do this by conducting a self-managed work-based project. The project should reflect theory and practice drawn from the options being undertaken by you and should also reflect your particular interests, along with those of an employer if you are sponsored. The completed project should reflect your ability to plan, execute and present the findings from an endeavour of your own choosing.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Design Process
You will be introduced to manual engineering drawing practice before progressing to the use of a computer aided design (CAD) package for modelling, assembly and automatic drawing generation of the product. Key areas of learning will include Stages of Design Process, Solid, Surface and Wireframe Modelling, Engineering Drawing, Model development and its Assembly using a latest industry standard based 3D CAD software.
Manufacturing Principles
This module helps you to develop an awareness of the factors affecting the selection of materials and processes used in manufacturing a product. You will investigate and compare different materials and understand manufacturing processes through material testing in a workshop/laboratory environment. You will then work on a group design and build project to test your skills and knowledge.
Engineering Principles
This module will introduce the key concepts of mechanics, fluids, electrical principles and heat transfer to prepare you for more in-depth applications on the course. There is a strong emphasis on practical work, including experiments involving both mechanical and electrical systems.
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
This module aims to give an understanding of CAM through Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine principles and function, manual programming techniques. You will learn about the hardware and software essential to various CAM systems as well as considerations of quality control in CAM systems.
Awarding Body
This HNC is Awarded through the South Coast Insitute of Technology in partnership with Solent University, Southampton.
Building Talent Together
This particular course represents a pathway to further progression towards higher level qualifications that are run by the South Coast Institute of Technology.
The South Coast Institute of Technology is a collaboration of five further education colleges and two universities. We work with well known employers to deliver industry-led courses which fill skills gaps and support the economic growth of the South Coast. You can read more about the South Coast Institute of Technology by clicking the button below. South Coast IoT
Study Type:
Course Area:
3477
2 Years
There is a formal or summative assessment at the end of each module/unit. Assessment methods could include a exams, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and projects as well as classroom based assessment where students will be required to solve practical problems. Assessment grades will be agreed and issued within 15 working days following submission, in line with the Fareham College assessment policy.
72 UCAS points from a Level 3 qualification such as a National Diploma or Certificate in a related engineering subject or related A-level subjects and/or equivalent qualifications and experience. Grade 4 required in GCSE Maths (previously grade C).
Studying a Higher Education course at Fareham College has a number of benefits. Tuition fees are significantly lower than university and you can also save money by living and studying locally. Smaller class sizes means more support from tutors and you will study two days per week at our CEMAST campus, enabling you to combine study with work.
This HNC is subject to validation
This HNC is Awarded through the South Coast Insitute of Technology in partnership with Solent University, Southampton
Teaching Staff
The following staff teach on units which are delivered on this course, although you may not necessarily be taught be all the staff mentioned here.
Tony Quirk
Tony served 20 years at sea, also spending periods ashore, working in operational support to deployed ships, equipment procurement and training analysis. Tony also has experience of project management for ship repairs and spent time as the Royal Navy Explosives Training Officer, retiring as a Weapon Engineering Officer and Chartered Engineer. Since then, he has worked in outdoor education as a qualified Mountain Leader for Hampshire County Council and remains a volunteer Gold Award Trainer and Expedition Supervisor with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Tony has worked in education since 2012, initially as a lecturer and since 2020, as Curriculum Area Manager at the CEMAST Campus. Tony remains a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers, Institute of Engineering and Technology, City and Guilds Institute and the Institute of Supervisory Mangers.
Modules taught: Work Based Project.
David Evans
David served his apprenticeship in the manufacturing industry, working all shift patterns including nights for 7 years. With over 40 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, David remains passionate and dedicated to develop and train the next generation of engineers, and retains his enthusiam for and interest in engineering and technology generally. His research interests include 3D printing ambassador for Ultimaker, advanced manufacturing technologies and he is the CEMAST CAD link for SolidWorks CAD software,
Modules taught: CAD and Design process, Manufacturing Principles, CAM, Advanced Manufacturing (LEAN) Technology.
Edwin Munoz
Edwin is a mechanical engineer with experience teaching a range of courses across multiple academic levels. He has worked in the areas of materials testing, engineering product design, and construction of constitutive models for virtual simulations and he is passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and helping them find their place in industry. Edwin’s research interests include manufacturing with polymer composites, aerodynamic fluid dynamic simulations and mechanical characterisation of engineering materials.
Modules taught: Engineering Mathematics, CAD and Design Process, Manufacturing Principles, CAM, Engineering Principles.
Adrian Smalley
Adrian has 7 years’ experience delivering mechanical and electrical subjects in the FE sector including spells as an electrical Lecturer for Babcock (Rail apprentices HMS Sultan), Highbury College (Cosham) and now CEMAST. Prio to working in education, Adrian worked as project supervisor for CBRE (London), responsible for the delivery and completion in a variety of environments and budgets within specified constraints and as Railway Service Manager (Camlin Rail), leading a small team on cutting edge electronic systems to provide improved Signal supplies and reduce Train line downtimes on high value projects across the UK mainland. He also has 24 years experience as a weapon engineer within the Royal Navy, working on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment culminating in a position at Abbey Wood as Fleet systems expert for Radar. His research interests include renewable energy, electrical generation, electric and future vehicle propulsion, space communications and Moon/Mars landers.
Modules taught: Work Based Project.
Chris Smith
Chris has 23 Years experience in the Royal Navy as a Marine Engineer. He has also worked as an electro-mechanical technician at an energy recovery facility with Veolia, was commissioning Engineer for new build ships with BAE and was a subsea engineer for oil and gas with Transocean. Chris has been teahing for 9 years, including 2 years at Babcock Engineering Academy, 5 years at Highbury College, and 2 years at Cemast. His research interests include plant technology, renewable energy and marine plant.
Modules taught: Engineering Maths.
Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy graduated in Mechanical Engineering before enjoying a short stint with the Royal Navy. He then managed a number of fast fit garages across the West-Midlands before heading back out to sea. In the 5 years before joining CEMAST, he sailed aboard merchant vessels in an engineering capacity, specialising in LNG tankers with steam propulsion although he has a breadth of experience onboard vessels with diesel electric, slow and medium speed diesel propulsion. His research interests include marine engineering, maritime defence, electrical and electronic engineering.
Modules taught: Engineering Maths.
Completion of the course will enable you to progress to the level 5 HND course in Advanced Manufacturing and from there, to university to top up to a full degree; the course has been designed to facilitate smooth progression into further study at Solent University. Alternatively, this qualification will enable you to develop your career within your existing workplace or through a Higher Apprenticeship.
This course is equivilent to the first year of study on an undergraduate degree at university and you will be able to apply for entry directly to year 2 of an appropriate degree through UCAS.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
Tuition fees are payable for all Higher Education courses and the fee for this course is displayed in the information above. This can be paid for in a number of ways:
• HE Loan (or Advanced Learner Loan for some courses)
• Instalment Plan
• Lump sum
HE Loans are easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000.
If you applying for our Level 4 Creative Enterprise Diploma, there may be no fees to pay if you are under 19 at the start of the course.
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