Key Facts
Qualification Summary
The Diploma allows learners to undertake study related to IT and product design. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes within the sector. Many learners join these types of degrees after following A level study, so the Diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover an introduction to CAD and programming as well as 3D design. They will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering electronics, mechanics, understanding manufacturing processes, graphic design and software as well as a unit which explores the impact of robotics within the industry and learners will be able to gain an understanding of the importance of UX design.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Why choose this qualification?
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to IT and product design. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes within the sector. Many learners join these types of degrees after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover an introduction to CAD and programming as well as 3D design. They will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering electronics, mechanics, understanding manufacturing processes, graphic design and software as well as a unit which explores the impact of robotics within the industry and learners will be able to gain an understanding of the importance of UX design.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.