Courses

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units.

• Introduction to Research and Academic Skills
• Using IT for Business
• Introduction to Economics and Accounting
• Introduction to the Business Environment

Optional Units: Choose any TWO

• Introduction to Customer Service
• Managing Business Events
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to People Management

• Introduction to Design
This module introduces students to the process of engineering design, and to CAD tools for creating and documenting design solutions. The principles and standard practices of technical drawing and tolerancing are taught. The role and use of CAD in design is taught and practiced, both 3D solid modelling and 2D drafting. The nature of design as a structured process is considered and demonstrated by students undertaking a variety of design exercise and assignments.

• Aerospace Technology & Industry
This module introduces students to the basic design of an aircraft to achieve its functional and performance aims, civil and military aircraft operations. This module includes elements required for PPL Ground School Training.

• Career Skills Development
This module will ensure students are able to utilise the University system for PDP (Personal Development Planning using MAPS (My Active Planning System). Using the PDP processes each student will be able to record and update their own records which will aid monitoring their progress personally and academically. Support will be provided on tools, techniques and good practices through a Study Skills programme, MAPS and relating this to future professional development.

• Introduction to Manufacturing Technology
This module introduces the student to a range of production processes and practice used commonly in the manufacture of products. Students develop a hands-on appreciation of production techniques including turning, milling, fabrication and assembly using manual and computer-controlled plant and machinery. Transferable skills are developed in the application of the processes used to the manufacture of a range of products and subassemblies taking into account design and supply requirements.

• Materials and Electrical Science
This module encompasses (i) electrical science (fundamental concepts of electrical units and relationships, basic AC & DC circuit theory, digital systems and electro-mechanical machines) and (ii) engineering materials (classification of materials, mechanical and physical properties, structure of materials, testing, materials selection for metals, polymers and ceramics. Please refer to the teaching plan for a more detailed description.

• Mechanical Science
This module encompasses statics (fundamental concept of units, forces, force systems, free body diagrams, couples, moments, direct & shear stresses, beams, frames, shear force bending moment relationships) and dynamics (quantities and concepts, linear & angular motion, non-constant acceleration, forces and torques, moment of inertia, application of free-body diagrams, work-energy equation, impulse-momentum equation, simple harmonic motion, dynamic mechanisms, engineering vibrations).

This course gives you the opportunity to start developing your career with dedicated career development support in addition to your online tuition. 

• On completion of your studies, you can look to secure permanent employment
• You may wish to further your studies by taking on an academic programme or a level 4 professional qualification
• You may also wish to start your own business through our enterprise education programme