Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering) - Chatteris (NCTC)

About the course

This Access to Higher Education course is a one-year, full-time Level 3 course specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education.

This pathway is suitable for those wanting to study Engineering, 

The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to engineering, maths and science topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes.

The mandatory units include a mixture of Study Skills, Preparation for HE, Engineering, and Physics.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

Access to HE Diploma Level 3 Engineering, Science and Maths.

What you'll learn (core modules)

Units taught may include: 

Preparation for Higher Education

Developing Professional Attributes

Understanding Customer Needs in Engineering

Structural Mechanics in Construction and Civil Engineering

Engineering Design: CAD

Engineering Statics and Structures

Engineering Dynamics

Engineering Materials

Fundamental Physics for Engineering

Physics for Engineering

Electricity and Magnetism

Electric Circuits

Engineering Mathematics

Research: Practical Investigation Project for Engineering Science and Maths

Creating Robots and Control Systems

How will I be assessed?

A number of different assessments are used on the Access course. These include essay writing; presentations; exams; an e-portfolio of Higher Education Study Skills; and an Independent Research Project. These assessments will develop your academic skills in line with university expectations ensuring a smooth transition into degree level study programmes.

Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)

The course is delivered at:

North Cambridgeshire Training Centre

Metalcraft House

1 Engineers Way

Chatteris

PE16 6FU

Where will this course take me?

Progress to HE Degrees - Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematics 

Progress Degree Apprenticeships - Aerospace Engineer, Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineer, Product Design and Development Engineer

Career Pathways - Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automotive industry, Construction

Past students have progressed to university to study subjects including Physics, Astrophysics, Computer Science, Robotics, Prosthetics, as well as many branches of Engineering including Mechanical, Civil, Electronic, Chemical, Aeronautic, Auto, Marine, Railway etc.

There are also a number of HND/Foundation Degrees at City of Bristol College.

It is essential that you know what you want to study at university or college

Thoroughly research your intended university course and its entry requirements before you apply for an Access course

We offer guaranteed consideration for an HNC at our UPDC Centre

This course prepares students to apply for a wide range of university degree courses and is particularly appropriate for those wanting to develop the strongest mathematical skills.

If you need help with funding

We offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of fees.
If you are aged between 19 and 23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification, your course will be fully funded through our Adult Education Budget and you will not incur any fees.
If you are 19-23 and already have a full level 3 qualification or are over 24, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your course. 
For students studying Access to HE diplomas, Student Finance England will write off any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances taken out to pay for an Access course should you complete a degree. This means that you would not have to repay your access loan.
Study is hard enough without struggling to pay for the things that you may need to undertake your course. A discretionary bursary fund, depending on household income and family circumstances may provide support for travel, childcare and materials required for your course. Apply for a Bursary.

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Attend one of our Adult Education Open Days and speak to a member of the Access to HE Team

Apply online via the West Suffolk College Website

Email us to find out more: AccesstoHE@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Days & times

Date(s) to be confirmed