Mechanical Engineering for England Higher National Certificate - HNC

This 2 year 1 day per week course is designed to provide:


• Training for technician in design research, development and service support activities in Engineering, Manufacturing and Electronics.



• Progression to BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.



• The language, knowledge and practical skills demanded in the Engineering Industry.



• Technical certificates for the Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.



Units of study include:

Year 1 –

4002 Engineering Maths M/615/1476
4008 Mechanical Principles F/615/1482
4014 Production Engineering for Manufacture H/615/1488
4017 Quality and Process Improvement H/615/1491

Year 2 –

4001 Engineering Design F/618/8080
4004 Managing a Professional Engineering Project F/615/1478
4011 Fluid Mechanics R/615/1485
4013 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines D/615/1487

This is classed as a part-time course. On successful completion of this course, you will gain a BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma.
You can achieve a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma by studying a further two years on successful completion of the BTEC Level
4 HNC Diploma. Home & EU students are eligible to apply for a part-time loan from Student Finance England.