HNC
HNC
Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Level 4 HNC/HTQ
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You can follow this programme over two years part time, and a Higher National Certificate (HTQ) in Mechanical Engineering is completed through it. This qualification will suit you if you wish to apply for higher technical level employment with a view to moving into engineering management posts.
The HNC/HND in engineering course is designed to enable you, as someone who may have come through a vocational route, to progress into higher education, building on the knowledge gained at Level 3. The BTEC Level 3 Engineering full time course offered at Tameside College for 16 to 23 year olds can lead directly to this qualification, and so can the BTEC Level 3 Engineering part time course offered at Tameside College for 24+ year olds.
At levels 4 and 5, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) offer an alternative to apprenticeships or degrees. If you want a more practical, employer led study programme, approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, they may suit you. Employers have helped to develop these technical qualifications so that you can get the right training and skills you need to succeed at work.
All lecturers teaching this course hold a PGCE or equivalent qualification in education, and they also have their Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering. The lecturers in the engineering department at Tameside College hold at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience.
What You’ll Learn
For you, with a career in mechanical engineering as your chosen route and a wish to follow this pathway, this Level 4 course offers both the higher level knowledge, theoretical aspects of mechanical science and design and also the understanding of how this is applied in industry. Alongside the academic content of a standard HNC or HND programme, the HTQ will also focus on the application of the working knowledge and skills required by industry.
Progression
On successful completion of the accredited HNC (HTQ) course, you will receive a Higher National Certificate, and after 2 years you will receive a Higher National Diploma awarded by Pearson. You may continue to the Level 5 HND (HTQ), and on successful completion of the HNC you will be eligible to enrol on it. Once you have achieved the HND, you will be able to apply to study for a further year to obtain a full degree at university. This qualification is well regarded throughout the industry and the academic world.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 32 UCAS points from a recognised Level 3 qualification in a related subject (for example T Level, BTEC National or A levels or equivalent), or a higher level qualification in an unrelated subject area, is required for standard entry
- You are expected to hold GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or equivalent
- You are welcome to apply if you do not match the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study this subject at university level and can evidence relevant experience
- An interview is required to ascertain prior achievement
Study Options
This is a two year part time programme, delivered face to face, with teaching time of 1 day a week, in the ATC Building at the Tameside College Beaufort Road Campus.
This course is awarded by Pearson
What You'll Study
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Quality and Process Improvement
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