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HNC in Mechanical Engineering
Level 4 

Course Overview

This course is designed for those who wish to, or are already working as Senior Technicians. It will provide you with knowledge that you can use in work situations and the College has industry standard equipment to make sure that you can perfect the techniques you need.

  • Unit 4001: Engineering Design
  • Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
  • Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Unit 4008: Mechanical Principles
  • Unit 4011: Fluid Mechanics
  • Unit 4013: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  • Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement

Generally, students should be at least 18 and have either:

  • A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in a relevant subject grade MM
  • Merit grade in BTEC Further Maths and Principles module
  • At least one A level and a minimum of four GCSE’s (including Mathematics & Science) at grade C or above

Mature students with other qualifications or appropriate work experiences may be considered. Proof of Employment or Placement within the applied field of study is essential.

Assignments and a work-based project.

Progression onto a Foundation Degree or direct access onto a number of undergraduate degree courses such as BEng or post graduate MEng. The College has very good relationships with local and national employers to make sure that your training gets you up-to-date with all the skills employers are looking for and opens up a wide variety of career paths.

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