Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Higher Diploma - HD

Level 5 Core 

Level 5 

Level 4 Core 

Level 4 

Structure

Completion of 13 years of formal education in Sri Lanka (or equivalent) and have studied A levels in subjects that include Maths, a Science or Technology. Ordinary level qualifications plus the successful completion of a NARIC approved Foundation programme in a automotive engineering subject. A programme of study that is equivalent to a UK level 3 qualification

Completion of 13 years of formal education in Sri Lanka (or equivalent) and have studied A levels in subjects that include Maths, a Science or Technology. Ordinary level qualifications plus the successful completion of a NARIC approved Foundation programme in a automotive engineering subject. A programme of study that is equivalent to a UK level 3 qualification Offerings: All

English Language requirements: Students are required to have a minimum English language level of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) English Grade C or above, or a pass in the ICBT Academic English Studies course or recognised equivalent, such as the below: • GCSE/O-Level in English from a UK awarding body grade C • IGCSE English as a First Language grade C • IGCSE English as a Second Language grade C • Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 72 (UG), 79 (PG) including 17 in Listening, 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 18 in Speaking • Pearson Test of English (PTE) • International Baccalaureate (Standard Level Grade 5/Higher Level grade 4 in English) • Cambridge Advanced English Grade C (minimum of “weak” in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing). 
Mature entry: In exceptional circumstances, candidates with non-standard qualifications, may qualify for entry to the course on the basis of considerable work experience in the automotive engineering industry.

English Language requirements: Students are required to have a minimum English language level of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) English Grade C or above, or a pass in the ICBT Academic English Studies course or recognised equivalent, such as the below: • GCSE/O-Level in English from a UK awarding body grade C • IGCSE English as a First Language grade C • IGCSE English as a Second Language grade C • Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 72 (UG), 79 (PG) including 17 in Listening, 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 18 in Speaking • Pearson Test of English (PTE) • International Baccalaureate (Standard Level Grade 5/Higher Level grade 4 in English) • Cambridge Advanced English Grade C (minimum of “weak” in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing). 
Mature entry: In exceptional circumstances, candidates with non-standard qualifications, may qualify for entry to the course on the basis of considerable work experience in the automotive engineering industry. Offerings: All

Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.

Apply practical engineering skills acquired through, for example, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; in industry through supervised work experience; in individual and group project work; in design work; and in the development and use of computer software in design, analysis and control. Evidence of group working and of participation in a significant project is expected.

Demonstrate an awareness of nature of intellectual property and contractual issues.

Review and select appropriate mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of routine engineering problems.

Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal.

Understand the use of technical literature and other information sources.

Use appropriate scientific, technical or engineering principles to analyse key engineering processes.

Illustrate an awareness of quality issues.

Demonstrate an ability to apply quantitative methods and computer software relevant to Automotive Engineering and related engineering disciplines to solve engineering problems.

The student must have developed transferable skills including problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills.

Contribute to the design process and evaluate outcomes.

Develop engineering workshop and laboratory skills.

Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.

Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of automotive engineering and its underpinning science and mathematics.

Course Catalogue

Automotive Engineering - 36325 - HD