Computer Aided Design Higher National Certificate - Level 4
This programme provides students with an excellent grounding in the principles of design, IT and graphical communication as applied to computer-aided design (CAD). It is an ideal development award for those already employed in a related area of technical design. It will give you a broad understanding of key techniques and develop skills necessary in employment.
What will I learn?
The programme equips students for Senior Technician roles in areas such as design engineering and manufacturing or for progression to an HND CAD. This qualification may be used as a pathway to registration with a number of professional bodies including the Institution of Incorporated Engineers in Mechanical Engineering, the Institution of Plan Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Designers
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, project work, reports, essays, presentations and examinations.
What may it lead to?
The programme equips students for Senior Technician roles in areas such as design engineering and manufacturing or for progression to an HND CAD. This qualification may be used as a pathway to registration with a number of professional bodies including the Institution of Incorporated Engineers in Mechanical Engineering, the Institution of Plan Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Designers.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have at least one of the following: 1 A level / Advanced GCE or 2 AS levels in Maths, Physics, IT or Design Technology (for AS entry these must be at Grade B or above, with at least one in Maths or Physics) plus 5 GCSEs at C or above including Maths and English; a BTEC National Diploma preferably in Design, IT or equivalent. (Merit grades or above.)
Additional Information & Other Costs:
Details
HE Level: 4
Duration: 2 years part time day release
Start Date: 09/09/13
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Fees
Fee-code: (E)
Course code: P11598
Fees: £ 3,000 Fees for home students in 2012-2013 (there may be a small rise in 2013-2014) for the first year. Please visit our Higher Education pages for fees, how to apply and additional information. Please visit our Higher Education pages for fees, how to apply and additional information.
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