Program Overview

Precision Engineering (Add-on) – BEng (Hons)

Course Overview

Precision engineering is involved with the design, manufacturing and measurement of highly specified parts for the medical, aerospace, automotive, oil and gas exploration and related industry.

Students learn how to work effectively with both manual and CNC machines to produce parts from an initial design to a final product. Parts are designed using CAD systems to develop solutions to engineering problems and when completed the accuracy will measure specialised measurement equipment such as co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).

Students will work as individuals and in groups on a variety of industrial standard engineering projects. Students will use some of the newest CNC technology such as advanced CNC machining, robotics in manufacturing, Additive manufacturing, materials engineering and Lean engineering technology.

Features of the Programme

• Programme flexibility to work and learn, one year course, but can be undertaken part-time over two years
• Develops a deep knowledge of materials, design and manufacture through the utilisation of modern technology
• Developed in conjunction with world class companies in response to a shortage in highly skilled qualified engineers
• High practical content in CNC Machining ,Metrology ,Materials andStatistical Process Control
• Uses industrial equipment to solve real industrial problems
• Allows for maximum learning and self-development
• Facilitates progression to Level 8 programmes within TUS and other colleges/universities

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy a minimum entry requirement of a pass in a relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) in Engineering, Science or Technology with an average performance of at least 40% or an equivalent qualification to a Bachelor Degree (Level 7) overall with appropriate prerequisite subjects or a pass in a relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) with one-year relevant work experience.

Course Modules

• Additive Manufacturing Technology (5 credits)
  • This module develops the knowledge, understanding and applications of additive manufacturing (AM) processes in engineering.
• Applied Research Project (10 credits)
  • This module aims to develop learners research and evaluation skills through an enquiry based approach project and draws upon the knowledge, skills and competence gain in the previous years of study.
• Automated Manufacturing systems (5 credits)
  • This module involves an in-depth study of automated manufacturing systems for a precision engineering environment.
• Computer Integrated Machining (5 credits)
  • This module in advanced machining integration presents in great detail latest technologies and future technologies for CNC machining management.
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly (5 credits)
  • This module on design for manufacture and assembly investigates the techniques which are used to minimise product cost through the implementation of design and process improvement.
• Engineering Material Selection (5 credits)
  • This module involves an in-depth study of both traditional and novel material types.
• Engineering Project Management (5 credits)
  • This module provides the learner with an introduction to formal project management methodologies and the project management environment.
• Advanced Engineering Technology (5 credits)
  • This module in advanced engineering technology presents in detail both the traditional and modern manufacturing processes to the learner.
• Implementation of Lean and six Sigma Systems (5 credits)
  • This module will introduce the learner to the tools required to define and conduct a lean manufacturing project in an industrial environment.
• Mechanics and Materials Testing (5 credits)
  • This module will give learners a detailed knowledge of the mechanics of materials, how they degrade and fail.
• Quality and Financial Management Systems (5 credits)
  • With the increase demand in the precision machining industry, the demands on the quality systems employed by companies have also increased correspondingly.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will typically be employed in one of the following roles:

• Precision engineer in a world class machining environment
• Applications engineer utilising CAD/CAM to maximise utilisation of machines tools
• Design Engineer and Development of Complex components
• Manufacturing engineer
• Production engineer
• CNC machinist and programmer
• Materials engineer
• Process control engineer
• Equipment test engineer/technician
• Engineer in the medical device, human implant, and Life Sciences Industries

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere.