Diploma of Higher Education in Materials Fabrication and Engineering
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Diploma
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credits
Description
This Diploma of Higher Education in Materials Fabrication and Engineering brings together qualifications offered by The Welding Institute (TWI) – the world centre for materials joining technology – with engineering and mathematics modules from The Open University. If you’ve recently been awarded a TWI Diploma at Technologist level, or expect to complete one shortly, you can count it towards our diploma. You’ll be awarded 90 credits for your TWI qualification, and you’ll study an additional 150 credits from Open University modules to complete the diploma – giving you the intermediate technical and professional skills that are in demand from employers.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
If you’re working at a technical level in welding and joining, have certified expertise and want to climb further up the career ladder, the DipHE Materials Fabrication and Engineering is for you. It combines traditional academic skills with the needs of your workplace, and can be a route to gaining additional responsibilities or promotion at work.
The diploma includes two work-based modules which will guide you through activities and projects that are closely linked to your workplace. There’s a strong focus on professional development planning, and you’ll also be well prepared for further study at Level 3 should you wish to progress to a full honours degree. You’ll develop a wide range of transferable skills, with particular emphasis on:
- information handling and numeracy
- IT and communication
- analysing and solving problems
- team working
- planning and organising.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules, you will be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Materials Fabrication and Engineering and will be entitled to use the letters Dip HE (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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