Mechanical Engineering
HNC
This course gives you the opportunity to complete specialist studies which are directly relevant to roles
within the mechanical/manufacturing and, in some cases, mechatronic sectors. The Higher National
Certificate (HNC) is a nationally-recognised Level 4 qualification, suitable for consolidating or improving
your knowledge. It is a natural progression from BTEC Level 3, however other routes are possible.
The course is delivered in our well-equipped teaching rooms which
are a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic
areas. The subjects studied will give you a very good grounding and
are delivered in both a theoretical and practical way. The equipment
used in the workshops is industry standard and most of the software/
simulation/CAD packages used are the same as those used in
industry.
The Pearson HNC is suitable for people who are currently working
in, or hoping to work in, a technical and/or managerial role in their
chosen field. It is delivered as a part-time, day-release course and
takes two years to complete.
You will study a number of modules (eight in total) at level 4, including
Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Engineering Science and
Managing a Professional Engineering Project, along with the
principles of the HNC specialism, such as Mechanical Principles and
Electrical and Electronic Principles.
Assessment will be carried out by a series of assignments, some
developed by Pearson and some in house.
Entry Requirements
Entry to Year 1 (HNC) requires a minimum tariff of 48 UCAS points.
Gloucestershire College welcome other/combinations of equivalent
and relevant qualifications that meet the typical course entry
requirements.
Applicants who do not have recognised qualifications may still meet
course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment
at the College's discretion.
Career Paths
Aerospace engineer, automotive engineer, CAD technician,
contracting civil engineer, control and instrumentation engineer,
maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer, nuclear engineer.
Campus: Cheltenham (Y1) and Gloucester (Y2) Part time: 2 Years
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