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What is Learning Through Work?
Learning Through Work is based on the fact that people don't always need to attend college or university to learn, because learning is part of everyday working life. You study mainly through distance learning and take courses which directly help your career.
Why choose this course?
- You can gain an undergraduate qualification by studying part time while you're working, using your work experiences to apply and develop your new learning.
Receive excellent CAD training to a recognised level that will enhance your career. - Choose to study for a Certificate of Achievement at level 4 or 5, for a University Diploma (level 5) or for a University Advanced Diploma (level 6.)
We have purpose built model making facilities and design studios, high spec computers, free access to the internet and Microsoft products, as well as licences to a wide range of specialised commercial software.
About the course
This course will provide you with an academically challenging learning experience in the field of computer aided design. What you'll learn is tailored to the professional requirements in the field of product design, so we know that you will be learning skills that employers in this field really value.
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Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...
For a Certificate of Achievement at level 4:
You'll take the taught module Introduction to Computer Aided Design (Product Design). Through this, you will learn about Solidworks software, which will enable you to develop 3D modelling of products to produce professional detail engineering drawings and renderings.
You will also take a negotiated work based module. This is where you use the skills you've learned in your own place of work to complete a project within a set timeframe which you'll be assessed on. This usually takes 12 weeks.
For a Certificate of Achievement at level 5:
You'll take the taught module Concept Modelling for Product Design. You will use Pro-Engineer and/or Solidworks software to enhance your solid modelling skills to produce assemblies and assembly and detail engineering drawings.
You will also take a negotiated work based module. This is where you use the skills you've learned in your own place of work to complete a project within a set timeframe which you'll be assessed on. This usually takes 12 weeks.
For the full University Diploma:
You will take these taught modules
- Concept Modelling for Product Design - you will use Pro-Engineer and/or Solidworks software to enhance your solid modelling skills to produce assemblies and assembly and detail engineering drawings.
- Multimedia and Design Visualisation for Architecture and Product Design - to produce professional display and exhibition work you will learn how to export components from Pro-Engineer and/or Solidworks software to Photoshop and 3D Studio Max.
You will also take a negotiated work based module. This is where you use the skills you've learned in your own place of work to complete a project within a set timeframe which you'll be assessed on. This usually takes 12 weeks.
Your career
This programme offers excellent CAD training to a recognised level that will enhance your career development within the industry.
Fees 2009/10 *
UK/EU students starting before September 2009.
UK/EU students starting between September 2009 and August 2010.
*We recommend you check fee details with us, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
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Entry requirements
Although this programme is academically demanding it's more important to us that you have an ... Although this programme is academically demanding it's more important to us that you have an enthusiastic attitude to Computer Aided Design rather than traditional qualifications. We've therefore decided to keep the academic requirements to a minimum.
To take the University Diploma, generally you should have qualified to the following level: - A level or A2 level
- VCE
- EdExcel ND
any subjects accepted - Recent study of relevant Access/Foundation
- NVQ 3 in a related subject.
However, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages with a variety of experience. So if you haven't got these qualifications, please contact us to discuss the possibilities. Standard entry requirements
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