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STUD IES IN ENG INEE RING & MOT MID CHES HIRE COL LEGE – SCH OOL LEAV ERS’ PRO SPEC TUS 2014 ENTR Y OR VEHI CLE Foundation in Engineering PEO (Level 1) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Introduction to general engineering. * Sheet metal work, bench fitting, motor vehicle and fabrication and welding. * Certificate in engineering, recognised in the engineering industry. BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Level 2) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Applied science and maths. * Working practices, engineering processes and techniques. * Computer aided design (CAD) fundamentals, engineering materials, electronic circuit construction and testing. BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (Level 3) Length of Course 2 years – equivalent to 3 GCE A levels Course Includes * Mechanical technology, digital and analogue electronics. * Computer aided design (CAD). * Electrical and electronic principles, engineering materials, mathematics for engineering, engineering design, science for engineering. * Mechanical technology and mechanical principles. Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance (QCF) (Level 1) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Working safely and effectively, foundation skills. * Tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems. * Operating principles of engines, transmission systems, electrical and electronic systems. Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Working safely and effectively, foundation skills. * Tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems. * Operating principles of engines, transmission systems, electrical and electronic systems. Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Certificate in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair (Level 1) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Introduction to the motor vehicle industry. * Working safely and effectively, foundation skills. * Tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems. * Operating principles of engines, transmission systems, electrical and electronic systems. Welding and Engineering PEO 2 (Level 2) Length of Course 1 year Course Includes * Full Technical industry based certificate in Welding and Fabrication backed by The Welding Institute. * Level 2 course in Performing Engineering Operation. * Bench fitting, lathe turning and milling coupled with fabrication and welding units Mags Welding, Tig Welding and Fabrication and related studies. * Technical certificate in Welding and Fabrication, recognised in engineering and fabrication industry. Institute of Motor Industry (IMI ) Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2) Length of Course 1 year ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE 40 ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE Course Includes * Working safely and effectively, foundation skills. * Tyres, brakes, suspension systems. * Operating principles of engines, transmission systems, electrical and electronics systems. 41