• NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering.

Both options are comprised of nine qualifications. The Extended Diplomas are a requirement of the Advanced Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship framework. 

To gain a qualification you must complete three mandatory units, plus a selection of optional units. Optional units include:

• Machining components using milling machines.
• Setting CNC turning machines for production.
• Producing components by manual machining.

For full details about units and requirements, download the qualification handbook below.

• Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering – (C&G 1712-70 )

The Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering,

pathways are:
 Machining
 CNC Machining
 Machine Tool Setting
 Fitting and Assembly
 Pipe Fitting and Assembly
 Composite Manufacture Engineering
 Mechanical Overhaul and Testing
 Spring Making
 Photonics Engineering