HIGHER LEVEL COURSE GUIDE LR

Electrical and Electronic
Engineering HNC
Level: 4
Centre: Engineering Centre
Duration: 2 years (part time)
Typical entry requirements
80 UCAS points (see page 59) including
engineering, mathematics or science subjects or
appropriate BTEC National Diploma or Certificate
in Technology or Engineering, or BTEC Ordinary
National Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering, equivalent or relevant GNVQs. If
you have not obtained the required qualifications
you can complete a one-year bridging course.
Other appropriate qualifications will be considered
individually, including those offered by students
returning to education.
Year two modules:
• Mechanical principles
• Programmable logic controllers
• Engineering project, implementation and
evaluation
• Computer-Aided Machining (CAM)
These programmes are currently under
development. Please check our website for the
most up-to-date information
Overview
An HNC in an engineering discipline is considered
to be one of the benchmark qualifications for the
industry. This course is ideal for anybody looking to
study mechanical engineering at a higher level. It is
suitable for careers which include varied technical
work, such as mechanical or communication
design, manufacture, maintenance or technical
services area of the engineering industry.
Year one modules:
• Analytical methods for engineers
• Engineering science
• Materials Engineering
• Advanced Computer Aided
Design (CAD) techniques
£12.74
32,908
1,026.701
-1.603
1,028.304
Source: EMSI
For Engineering and
Manufacturing careers,
England.
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