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Engineering
Level 4

Fundamentals of Pneumatics in Engineering

Duration

1 weeks

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Sept 2025

Audience

Careers

Engineering

The Level 4 Micro Credential in Fundamentals of Pneumatics in Engineering provides a comprehensive understanding of pneumatic systems and their applications in engineering.

This course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for real-world engineering challenges.

This Microcredential course offers a rapid skill acquisition, tailored to industry needs. They provide flexible, precision learning, allowing you to study at your own pace. These courses are stackable, leading to full certifications and supporting lifelong learning. Mapped against various skills taxonomies, this course supports learners at any career stage, from new recruits to experienced professionals. It enables just-in-time learning, helping you acquire new skills when you need them most.

Course Overview and Modules:

  • Fundamental Principles: Understand basic principles and components of pneumatic systems.
  • Logic Operations & Circuit Design: Evaluate and design pneumatic circuits.
  • System Design & Simulation: Use industry-standard software for system design and performance prediction.
  • Practical Operations: Implement pneumatic logic operations to solve real-world problems.
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify faults and hazards in pneumatic systems.
  • Efficiency Analysis: Analyse and improve system performance.

There are no formal assessments for this course.

You will need to have GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 (C) or above. You will also need a level 3 qualification in a related subject area.

Upon completion you can pursue further studies or enhance your career opportunities in sectors like manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation.

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Where it can lead to
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

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