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Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2008/09


UDAS-WFF05: Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering

Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING

Mode of attendance: Full time at Wiltshire College


Year 1, Academic Year

Compulsory units
AS10083 Learning in the workplace 1 10 Credits
AS10255 Competition vehicle preparation 1 5 Credits
AS20261 Computer aided design and solid modelling 5 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Compulsory units
AS10241 Mathematics for engineers 1 5 Credits
AS10244 Materials technology 5 Credits
AS10260 Motorsport data acquisition and telemetry 5 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Compulsory units
AS10239 Engineering science 1 5 Credits
AS10258 Motorsport electrical and electronic systems 5 Credits
AS10259 Manufacturing skills and techniques 5 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AS20262 Powertrain technology - engines 5 Credits
AS20263 Vehicle aerodynamics 5 Credits

Year 2, Academic Year

NB. AS20085 is a programme-long unit which will be assessed in the final year.
Compulsory units
AS20084 Learning in the workplace 2 10 Credits
AS20085 Work-based learning 10 Credits
AS20264 Competition vehicle preparation 2 10 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

NB. AS20085 is a programme-long unit which will be assessed in the final year.
Compulsory units
AS10242 Mathematics for engineers 2 5 Credits
AS10256 Business management and logistics in motorsport 5 Credits
AS20265 Dynamics of competition and performance vehicles 10 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

NB. AS20085 is a programme-long unit which will be assessed in the final year.
Compulsory units
AS10240 Engineering science 2 5 Credits
AS20266 Manufacturing skills and techniques for motorsport 5 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AS20267 Motorsport and performance tyre technology 5 Credits
AS20268 Powertrain technology - transmissions 5 Credits