Engineering (General Engineering) Higher National Certificate - HNC
Course Overview - Engineering (General Engineering) Higher National Certificate - HNC
The HNC Engineering (General Engineering) course will provide you with a good grounding in the theory and skills required to support a range of job roles in engineering. The content covers modules both in electronic and mechanical/manufacturing engineering and therefore will provide benefit to students working in multidisciplinary job roles.
The course is aimed at Senior Technician level. If you are currently employed in the industry, the course will increase your skills and knowledge to become a more effective practitioner and enhance your promotion prospects. If you are l...
The HNC Engineering (General Engineering) course will provide you with a good grounding in the theory and skills required to support a range of job roles in engineering. The content covers modules both in electronic and mechanical/manufacturing engineering and therefore will provide benefit to students working in multidisciplinary job roles.
The course is aimed at Senior Technician level. If you are currently employed in the industry, the course will increase your skills and knowledge to become a more effective practitioner and enhance your promotion prospects. If you are looking for employment in this field, this course will provide you with the relevant technical knowledge, understanding of the industry and opportunities available and the skills required to be of interest to a range of employers.
Delivery will focus on the theory, design, and evaluation of electronic and mechanical systems.
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
James Watt College
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A63-G53
Institution Code
B30
Points of Entry
Unknown
Entry Requirements
A level
If you are taking 3 or more A Levels you can achieve the entry requirement of 64 UCAS tariff points across all of the A Level subjects you are taking. One A Level must be Mathematics or Physics.
UCAS Tariff
If the Level 3 qualification is made up of A Levels, one A Level must be Mathematics or Physics. All other qualifications must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
The BTEC Diploma (QCF) qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-pass: 45.0
You are required to achieve 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits in an engineering, science or IT subject.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
The BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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