Overview
This course is designed to explore the challenges in skill shortage.
Practical articles that we see and use every day such as automobiles, aircraft, trains, and even the cans we use to store our food, came from the ideas and visions of engineers and designers. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the application of a variety of material forming processes involved in the production of components and articles for every day.
Modules
1. Explore the conventional machining and forming processes and their application in the production of engineered components.
2. Explain how component materials, metals and non-metals, affect the selection of the most appropriate machining or forming process.
3. Identify the most appropriate machine tooling, jigs and fixtures to support the production of an engineered component.
4. Identify the most appropriate moulding and shaping process used to produce a range of metal and non-metal engineered components.
Career Progression
The ideal career pathway for a candidate would be into and HNC/HND course of apprenticeship within Engineering.
This unit would also support up skilling of an individual who is already in employment but wants to broaden their skill set.
This unit would be recognised within both NVQ and BTEC L4 Engineering programs dependent of the pathway undertaken.
Aspire Eligibility
All programmes are open to Londoners who meet the following criteria:
- UK resident and living in London
- Aged 18+
- Do not hold a level 4 (post-college/sixth form) qualification
- Either employed (and earning less than London Living Wage) or unemployed/economically inactive
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Frequently asked questions
What is expected of me?
- To be an active participant in the programme.
- To complete all of the workbooks funding paperwork and the accredited unit.
- To undertake a workbased project (will be supplied by us if you are currently not working)
- To participate in all the group online workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions.
How much does this cost?
Participation in this programme is completely free. It is fully funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Additional support for travel to and from places of study and other expenses will vary depending on the provider and the support they are able to offer. These options will be discussed during your enrolment.
How long will it take?
The part time programme typically takes 8 - 12weeks to complete
Can I take more than one unit?
You cannot study more than one unit on the Aspire London Programme. However, upon completion of your programme, you’ll get advice and guidance from your Aspire Careers Coach about how and where you can continue to study, if this is the next step for you and your career progression. This could include a full Level 5 qualification.