Program Overview
Precision Engineering (Add-on) – BEng (Hons)
Course Overview
This Level 7 degree in Precision Engineering has been designed with industry to respond efficiently and effectively to the needs of the Precision Engineering industry. This is the equivalent of third year Precision Engineering as a one-year add-on programme to existing qualifications or experience.
The programme focuses on the key factors required in the design, manufacturing, and assessment of high value components in the materials processing sector with specific emphasis in metal cutting and related processes. This is a workshop/lab based programme with hands-on experience on state-of-the-art CNC machines, CAM software and metrology equipment. Learners will work as individuals and in groups on a variety of industrial standard engineering projects.
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 Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Engineering, Science or Technology with an average performance of at least 40% or an equivalent qualification to a Higher Certificate (Level 6) overall with appropriate prerequisite subjects or a pass in a relevant Higher Certificate (Level 6) with one-year relevant work experience.
Course Modules
Year 3 – Semester 1
- Advanced CNC Machining (5 credits)
- The learner will develop a greater depth of knowledge in current advanced industry standard CNC tooling technology and quality standards, analyse tooling usage, speeds, feeds, operation sequencing, and machining strategies for greater machining efficiency.
- Advanced Six Sigma and Metrology (5 credits)
- This module introduces the learner to advanced six sigma tools appropriate for the precision machining industry and other regulated industries such as medical device and aerospace manufacturing.
- Materials and Mechanics (5 credits)
- This module aims to improve the learner’s knowledge and understanding of materials and processes used by engineers.
- Applied Mechanical Engineering Mathematics (5 credits)
- The aim of this module is to provide a detailed and in-depth understanding of engineering mathematical concepts, which will allow the learner to be able to apply this knowledge to solve practical and relevant mechanical engineering problems.
- Process Planning (5 credits)
- This module aims to improve the learner’s knowledge and understanding of process planning in a precision engineering environment.
- Group Project (5 credits)
- This module involves active learning where learners participate in an applied based group project.
Year 3 – Semester 2
- Engineering Work Placement (15 credits)
- This module is the work placement element for candidates on the Level 7 Degree and Level 8 Honours Degree programmes in Precision Engineering.
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 8 Precision Engineering programme within TUS or elsewhere.