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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering)
Engineers are integral to dozens of industries from defence to electronics. And as one of the most in-demand skills in the world, there’s plenty of opportunities to launch a career.
As an Engineer, you will apply your scientific understanding of the natural world to innovate, design, and build, whilst solving problems and achieving practical goals.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering) provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects within Engineering preparing you for university and beyond.
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100% online learning and assessment
Self-paced study
Enrol today from
only £9.99/mo
Study around other commitments
24/7 access to online learning
The Access to Higher education Diploma (Engineering) develops your understanding of the core elements of Engineering. As well as helping you to meet university entry requirements without the need for A Levels.
Throughout the course, you’ll cover modules on atomic structure, mechanics and mechanical sciences. As well as understanding the required mathematics that underpins them.
During your studies, you’ll also learn about academic writing and how to effectively prepare for higher education. This develops the skills needed to confidently work at university level.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have gained the necessary qualification and knowledge to build on at university and beyond.
Unit 1: Preparing to Study
Unit 2: Academic Writing Skills
Unit 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
Unit 4: Atomic Structure
Unit 5: Algebraic Methods
Unit 6: Periodic Table
Unit 7: Mechanics
Unit 8: Trigonometry
Unit 9: Hydrocarbons
Unit 10: Calculus
Unit 11: Engineering Mathematics – Principles
Unit 12: Engineering Mathematics – Algebraic and Trigonometric Techniques
Unit 13: Chemical Change
Unit 14: Engineering Mathematics - Calculus
Unit 15: Mechanical Science - Energy and Motion
If you choose to start an Access to Higher Education Diploma, you will need a GCSE Grade A-C in maths and English (or Functional Skills Level 2 or new GCSE Grade 4-9) with a desire to continue on to study a related degree at university. If you do not hold these qualifications then you must be working towards them whilst completing your Access to HE Diploma.
Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas fulfil entry criteria for a broad range of university degrees and can be used in conjunction with the standard UCAS application process. In short, Access to HE Diplomas have a track record of helping learners get to the university and degree of their choice. Learners must bear in mind each university has its own set of admission criteria and places are subject to demand. Varying admission criteria can include but are not limited to the following:
• Number of credits to be attained at merit or distinction level.
• Successfully passing a face-to-face interview at the University.
• Passing a University’s proprietary literacy and numeracy assessments.
• Completion of specified work placements or work experience.
• GCSE Grade A – C in maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills).
Learners must undertake their own research to ensure their Diploma gives them the best possible chance of gaining entry to their university of choice. It is not possible for learndirect to accept any liability if any Access to Higher Education Diploma student fails to secure an offer from a higher education institution.
A range of units makes up this qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback. You must acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units which focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included helping you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref = 40010399).
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We typically use the OFQUAL register to help us benchmark our courses and ensure the education you receive is up to the relevant industry standards. If you would like to check a specific qualification, please contact one of our helpful advisers by calling 01202 006 464.Many of our courses include one or more of the following hands on aspects to enhance the online learning you will receive.
Many of our RQF courses include a placement, these placements are fantastic opportunities for you to secure a work experience placement in a relevant industry and get real on the job experience while you learn. For example many of our Teaching Assistant courses give you an opportunity to approach and work within a local school.
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Further to this some of our courses include practical kits for you to use while you study and even keep after the course! For example many of our Nail Technician courses include an extensive kit included with the course at no additional charge.
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All of our courses are specifically designed to be delivered via distance education and home study, so you can complete your course from anywhere in the world. Some courses relate specifically to UK practice and legislation and in these cases all work must be presented accordingly. There will be no need for you to attend any physical location like a test centre or campus, unless your course has a 'practical' element to it.