Renewable Energy Engineering Higher National Certificate - HNC
Course Overview - Renewable Energy Engineering Higher National Certificate - HNC
By studying the HNC Renewable Energy Engineering course, you'll gain a broad understanding of the principles and practices of renewable energy engineering. You'll also gain basic technical knowledge and skills for employment in renewable energy sectors such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal, as well as gain an appreciation of environmental sustainability, ethical conduct, safety, and professional standards in renewable energy engineering.
You'll learn a range of renewable energy technologies and their applications in a rich, stimulating and intellectually chall...
By studying the HNC Renewable Energy Engineering course, you'll gain a broad understanding of the principles and practices of renewable energy engineering. You'll also gain basic technical knowledge and skills for employment in renewable energy sectors such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal, as well as gain an appreciation of environmental sustainability, ethical conduct, safety, and professional standards in renewable energy engineering.
You'll learn a range of renewable energy technologies and their applications in a rich, stimulating and intellectually challenging environment to prepare for technical and professional roles in the renewable energy engineering sector.
Our inclusive provision meets the career aspirations of students from a range of educational and experiential backgrounds, especially those who are already in employment. The course is designed to meet the needs of local and regional employers by delivering a provision geared to their requirements.
The course is part of a suite of engineering Higher Nationals qualifications designed to provide part-time students with the opportunity to gain an entry level qualification in an engineering discipline. The course suits those who are already employed in a renewable energy engineering field and looking to progress their career or those wish to embark on a career change in a range of technical and professional roles in the sector.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B86-H95
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64.0
From A-levels or equivalent from a National Diploma or Certificate in a related engineering subject or related A-level subjects and/or equivalent qualifications and experience. Grade 4 required in GCSE Maths (previously grade C). Alternative entry is available through the Science and Engineering Foundation Year. For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please refer to our course entry requirements document.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £4,895 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |










































































