Mechanical Engineering HNC Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) Level 4
in Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering HNC Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) Level 4
Duration
24 months
Cost
£5,990
Delivery Location
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College
Delivery Partners
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire CollegeDelivery Model
Class based, part-time
Entry Requirements
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
Course Content
Subjects covered in the course include Mechanical Principles, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Design, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Production Engineering for Manufacture, and 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.
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.
Progression
Those who complete the course will be awarded the 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
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