About the course

If you are looking to further your knowledge within the highly advanced Engineering industry, this course will enable you to develop and apply your understanding of Engineering within your choice from four specialist subject areas:

• Mechanical & Manufacturing
• Electrical & Electronic
• Mechatronics & Robotics
• Manufacturing Operations

This course will develop your analytical and theoretical knowledge of core and specialist engineering principles in your chosen specialism. The programmme will enhanced your underpinning skills enabling you to progress further within the exciting, challenging and diverse fields of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Completing a Higher National Certificate in Engineering opens up further opportunities to progress your career, your future earnings, and your potential.

Watch: Why Study Engineering at BCUC

Modules:

Below you can find the typical modules of study. Modules do change from time-to-time to meet the needs of local industry.

Core modules (studied on all pathways):

• Engineering Science
• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Design
• Computer Aided Design for Engineering
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project

Mechanical & Manufacturing specialist modules:

• Mechanical Principles
• Materials, Properties & Testing
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics & Heat Engines

Electrical & Electronic specialist modules:

• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Digital Principles

Mechatronics & Robotics specialist modules:

• Mechatronics
• Automation, Robotics & PLCs
• Control Systems

Manufacturing Operations specialist modules:

• Electrical Systems & Fault Finding
• Operations and Plant Management
• Quality & Process Improvement

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering-related subject. A-levels at grade C or above in both a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3. Applications are also welcomed from mature students who have gained relevant skills through a wide range of vocational qualifications or responsible experience and experiential learning will also usually be considered.

Assessment

You will learn through a range of teaching methods that will include: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops and Practical Sessions, Online resources, Independent Learning Research and Industrial Visits. Assessments are based on Written Assignments, Practical and Laboratory Work, and Presentations so that you can show application of the subjects learned in the classroom.

Careers & Progression

With a HNC in Engineering, you could earn a salary in excess of £28,000 across a broad range of roles through the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing sector. You'll be eligible to apply for roles such as Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Quality Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Control Engineer.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

Part-time £3,000 per year (2 year duration). Full-time £9,000 per year (1 year duration). Course fees can be paid privately or via your employer. Fees may also be paid via a Student Finance England (SFE) Tuition Fee Loan subject to your personal eligibility. This course is not eligible for Apprenticeship Levy funding - for Levy funded University qualifications, please see our Bachelor Degree BEng (Hons) in Engineering Design [Multiple Pathways] course.