Start Date
- September 2021, Part Time
Summary
This course is for individuals wishing to develop higher-level professional skills relevant to the mechanical engineering sector.
The purpose of Higher Nationals in Mechanical Engineering is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who are able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications also aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits.
The programme team uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments and demonstrations, industry standard IT applications and group activities.
The course comprises of mandatory and additional units.
The mandatory units are:
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Engineering Science
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Mechanical Principles
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
The course team have selected the following additional units:
Quality and Process Improvement
Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Engineering
Please see Pearson website https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-higher-nationals/general-engineering-2017.html for further information, and the attached document for an outline of each unit.
Students will normally attend college one day per week for one and a half years.
Why our College?
Outstanding progression
97% of our full time gradates and 100% of our part time graduates are in employment of further study 6 months after completing their degree (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes).
This places our College in the top 10% of providers and provides you with excellent routes to get you to where you want to be.
Flexible study options
Most of our courses require no more than two days attendance at college. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Smaller class sizes
Our smaller class sizes mean you get all the support you need during studies. This is a crucial difference to larger universities and provides you with access to your lecturers when you need them.
Entry Requirements
BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: IELTS Academic (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage.
Assessment
The programme is assessed by a mixture of assessments for example assignments and project work.
Assessment
The programme is assessed by a mixture of assessments for example assignments and project work.
Progression
The BTEC (Pearson) HNC programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies. You may be able to progress onto an HND (Higher National Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering at City College Norwich (subject to sufficient numbers of students requesting to progress from their HNC qualification with us) or at other providers of higher national qualifications.
Career Progression
The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.
Fees
£750 per 15 credits plus a registration fee.
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