Objectives

This qualification builds on the principles covered in the Industrial Technology course but is equally suitable for A Level students or mature students with relevant industrial experience wishing to develop their career in Manufacturing.

Entry Requirement

This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the followings:

LMQ Level 3 Foundation Diploma or GCE Advanced Level qualification with 3 passes. Any qualification which is at Level 3 or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or SCQF Level 5 and 6 in Business Management or relevant national qualifications awards at SCQF or any overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 3 qualification in the UK (or higher).

Equivalences

This qualification is equivalent to the following:

Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE)

Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland

  • Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 4, Higher National Certificates (HNC)

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

  • Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE), Vocational Qualifications, Apprenticeships

National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland

  • Advanced Certificate, Higher Certificate

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

  • Higher National Certificates (HNC), Modern Apprenticeships, PDA, SVQ, Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE), Scottish Baccalaureate, Advanced Higher, Award

Progression

The successful candidates have wider opportunity to progress onto the higher level qualifications . As this qualification is equivalent to HNC at Level 4 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of the Bachelor’s degree programmes. Click here to see the progression opportunities.

Units/Credits

Units # Sub Units Credit Value
Production Engineering for Manufacturing 1 Manufacturing Management 20
2 Production Planning and Control
3 Types of Production System
4 Product Development Process
5 Product Engineering
6 Production Management
7 Just in Time Manufacturing
Managing Professional Engineering Project 1 Describe the Project Engineering 20
2 Planning and Control concepts, methodologies and practices
3 Planning and Execution strategies
4 Goal and Objective Setting
5 Gantt charts, PERT, SWOT and PEST processes
6 Risk assessment on Project
Quality and Process Improvement 1 Kaizen Continuous Improvement 20
2 Quality Control Circle
3 Total Quality Control
4 Total Quality Management
5 Lean Production System
6 ISO Management System
Civil Engineering and Sustainable Built Environment 1 Understanding Civil Engineering 20
2 Introduction to Construction Management
3 Health, Safety and Environment Practice
4 Fundamentals of Construction Technology
5 Structure Design and Analysis
6 Fundamentals of Sustainable Built Environment
Mechanical and Electrical Technology Engineering 1 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 20
2 Material Engineering
3 Introduction to Electrical Technology
4 Electrical Fundamentals
5 Electrical Components and Circuits
6 Direct Current (AC) and Alternating Current (DC)
Industrial Planning and Schedule Principles 1 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Resource Planning 20
2 Introduction to Master Production Schedule
3 Production Control and Planning
4 Enterprise Resource Planning
5 Inventory Control
6 Sales and Operations Planning

Duration/Delivery

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials, seminars.