This course will give you the opportunity to complete the new updated 2024 version HNC in Engineering for England, this is an updated version of the HNC known as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).
The course can be studied as a standalone qualification or as part of a Level 4 Apprenticeship.
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is studied at Level 4 and is suitable for people who want to consolidate or improve their knowledge and who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification. The HNC is generally a natural progression from BTEC or EAL Level 3 Extende...
This course will give you the opportunity to complete the new updated 2024 version HNC in Engineering for England, this is an updated version of the HNC known as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).<br/><br/>The course can be studied as a standalone qualification or as part of a Level 4 Apprenticeship.<br/><br/>The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is studied at Level 4 and is suitable for people who want to consolidate or improve their knowledge and who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification. The HNC is generally a natural progression from BTEC or EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma qualifications, however other routes onto it are possible.<br/><br/>The course is delivered in our well-equipped teaching rooms, are a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic areas. The subjects studied will give you a very good grounding and are delivered in both a theoretical and practical way. The equipment used in the workshops is industry standard and most of the software/simulation/CAD packages used are the same as those used in industry.<br/><br/>The Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) is suitable for people who are currently working in or hoping to work in a technical and/or managerial role in their chosen field. It is delivered as a part time day release course and takes 2 years to complete.<br/><br/>You will study 8 modules at level 4: Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional engineering project, Mechatronics, Mechanical Principles, Digital Principles, Production engineering for manufacturing and Quality and process improvement.<br/><br/>Assessment will be carried out by a series of assignments, some developed by Pearson and some in house.
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Cheltenham
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Course Code
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Institution Code
G45
Points of Entry
Year 1
64
Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.
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