Course Question & Answers (FAQs)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hi, my employer has requested I get a level 3 BTEC in mechanical and electrical engineering, can I do 3 single unit courses at the same time? | You can, but it makes more sense to go for a 6, 9 or 12 unit Award, Certificate or Diploma course which are much more popular and will include all the units you want to do. They will also permit progression to HNC if you are successful and enjoy the online learning process. |
| I am looking to work towards a lvl 3 cert in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Am I able to do this? I was intending to work towards it on a unit by unit basis. Completing the necessary units for both Mech and Elec. Will I have to complete the shared mandatory units (Maths, Health and Safety and Communication) twice, for each certificate? | The best option is to start with a 3 unit Mech foundation award and when complete, upgrade it to Mech & Elec (General) engineering by adding 3 more units for a full Award. This way there will be no duplication of units |
| Do you accept advanced learner loans for the engineering qualifications? | We currently do not accept advanced learner loans |
| Can a 30 year old student with career experience go from a level 2 nvq diploma to a hnc without completing a level 3? | It would not be advisable to skip level 3, as some of the topics would simply be too difficult such as mathematics. We would recommend that you spend an extra year completing a 6-unit BTEC level 3 Award in order to prepare for your HNC |
| What resources do I need? | You will need: PC/Laptop with MS Word or equivalent; internet/email. |