Higher Education Courses
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
The HNC in Mechanical Engineering is primarily an academic, work-related course and is made up of eight units. The course is designed to improve the career prospects of students who are working within the engineering industry and those who wish to broaden their skills set. It will support a career path in mechanical, manufacturing, production, project management and related disciplines.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
On successful completion of this course, you can go on to study the Level 5 Higher National Diploma available at the college. The Level 5 course is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant undergraduate engineering related courses, for example:
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical)
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Management
Mechanical principles
Fluid mechanics
Engineering design
Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat engines
Engineering maths
Managing a professional engineering project
Production engineering for manufacture
Quality and process improvement
Studied part-time over two years, students will attend college one day a week for 30 weeks in each year.
Assessment takes place using a variety of methods, including assignments, presentations, projects, and case studies. All students will receive regular feedback on their work and progress from their tutors. The qualification will be graded at pass, merit, and distinction.
Passes at grade C or above in two or more A Levels (80 UCAS tariff points) in relevant subjects, or a relevant Level 3 qualification
GCSE maths and English at Grades 9-5 (C or above)
Mature students will be assessed on relevant experience
All students will be admitted on their ability to benefit from study at this level and their intellectual capacity and motivation to succeed
