Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) HNC

Take the next step in your engineering career with our Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – a nationally recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) designed to help you develop specialist skills and knowledge in areas such as Engineering Maths, Design, and Automation, Robotic and Programmable Logic Controllers. This course prepares you for more advanced study at Level 5 HND or progression into employment.<br/><br/>Through real-world projects and practical learning, youll build both technical expertise and essential transferable skills including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Ideal for those starting out or advancing in the field, this qualification opens pathways to roles such as Engineering Technician, Integration and Test Technician, and Project Manager, equipping you for success in today’s engineering industry.<br/><br/>Taught by industry-experienced tutors, you’ll gain valuable insight into the latest methods and standards shaping today’s Engineering industry.<br/><br/>Why study?<br/><br/>Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)<br/>This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, meaning it meets current employer and industry standards.<br/><br/>A Recognised Qualification<br/>The HNC is a Level 4 qualification, equivalent to the first year of a university degree and worth 120 credits. It combines academic learning with hands-on, career-focused skills.<br/><br/>Progression Opportunities<br/>An HNC offers flexible next steps. Progress to a Higher National Diploma (HND), a Bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons), or move straight into entry-level Engineering roles.<br/><br/>Designed with Employers in Mind<br/>Developed with employers, industry experts, and universities, Higher National qualifications focus on the skills businesses need blending technical, business and employability knowledge.<br/><br/>Smaller Class Sizes<br/>With classes of around 15 students, you’ll enjoy personalised teaching, individual support and plenty of opportunities to engage with your tutors and peers.<br/><br/>Where will this course take me?<br/><br/>The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding on which students can build should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the sector through:<br/>Enter employment into roles such as an Engineering Technician, Integration and Test Technician or Planning Engineer<br/>Continuing existing employment<br/>Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)<br/>Progress to university, studying for a related degree such as: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Robotics<br/><br/>Core modules<br/><br/>Mandatory Modules:<br/>Engineering Design<br/>Engineering Maths<br/>Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)<br/>Production Engineering for Manufacture<br/>Automation, Robotic and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs)<br/>Quality and Process Improvement<br/>Electrical and Electronic Principles<br/>Electrical Machines<br/><br/>Course viability is subject to the numbers that apply and enrol..