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Course Summary

Acoustics and Noise Control: Institute of Acoustics Diploma - Part Time

The aim of this course is to give you thorough, practically based training on the principles and application of Acoustics and Noise Control.

Course Code:FC6374
Study Type:Part Time
Academic Level:Level 7
Awarded by:Institute of Acoustics
Course LengthDaytime course, 7 hours per week for 35 weeks. Course starts September for 13 months to October.
UCAS Course Code0

Course
Details

Acoustics and Noise Control: Institute of Acoustics Diploma - Part Time

Course Details

You will study General Principles of Acoustics and you will also be required to select two of the following specialist modules:

• Building Acoustics
• Noise and Vibration Control Engineering
• Environmental Noise
• Regulation & Assessment 

The course involves lectures, seminars, practical work and tutorials. The practical work is considered to be particularly important component of the course at Nescot.

It will give you an opportunity to become familiar with a wide range if equipment and experience in carrying out many of the standard noise measurement and analysis techniques.

You will need to attend the course regularly throughout the year and to pass examinations in all the modules and to carry out and produce a satisfactory report on a practically based projects (of 60 hours minimum), according to specified guidelines. Examinations are held in June each year and the project must be submitted by September.

Assessment:

External exams, practical and course assignment are assessed continually throughout the course.

Entry
Requirements

Acoustics and Noise Control: Institute of Acoustics Diploma - Part Time

Entry Requirements

Degree or HND/C in Science, Engineering or Environmental Science with a minimum 2 years experience in the workplace for HND/C applicants.

Overseas students need a minimum IELTs score of 6.5 to show competence in all four assessed areas.

Career
Progression

Acoustics and Noise Control: Institute of Acoustics Diploma - Part Time

Career Progression

This qualification leads to associate membership of the Institute of Acoustics. With further experience application for full membership can be achieved.

In addition to this course, a number of short courses and workshops are offered on specific topics relating to noise and vibration.  The five-day IOA Certificate of Competence courses in Environmental Noise Measurement is offered on a regular basis twice a year. Specialist in-house training and course design can be arranged as can noise surveys, workplace noise assessment and advice on noise and vibration problems.

Other Information

Acoustics and Noise Control: Institute of Acoustics Diploma - Part Time

Other Information

Last updated - 05/11/2012

Course
Fees

Acoustics and Noise Control: Institute of Acoustics Diploma - Part Time

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