Our Higher Technical Qualifications provide a wide-ranging study of Engineering and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in this exciting sector. The department’s facilities will enable you to learn using a wide range of industry equipment. A large, dedicated workshop houses a range of state-of-the-art resources. In our engineering labs you’ll build experience with CAD equipment and software, programmable logic controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic rigs and a range of electronic, robotic and mechatronic facilities.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) PART TIME
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2025, Chippenham
Duration
2 years
Cost
£4635.00
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
Year 1 and Year 2:
-Unit 4002: Engineering Mathematics (Core Mandatory) – 15 credits
-Unit 4003: Engineering Science (Core Mandatory) – 15 credits
-Unit 4008: Mechanical Principals (Specialist Mandatory) – 15 credits
-Unit 4013: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – (Specialist Mandatory) – 15 credits
– Unit (4017): Quality and Process Improvement* (Core Unit Group 1 or 2 – Mandatory) – 15 credits
– Unit (4005): Renewable Energy (Optional Bank Group 4 – Mandatory optional) – 15 credits
– Unit (4061): Programming for Engineers (Optional Bank Group 4 – Mandatory optional) – 15 credits
– Unit (4033): Programmable Logic Controllers (Optional Bank Group 4 – Mandatory optional) – 15 credits
-Unit 4002: Engineering Mathematics (Core Mandatory) – 15 credits
-Unit 4003: Engineering Science (Core Mandatory) – 15 credits
-Unit 4008: Mechanical Principals (Specialist Mandatory) – 15 credits
-Unit 4013: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – (Specialist Mandatory) – 15 credits
– Unit (4017): Quality and Process Improvement* (Core Unit Group 1 or 2 – Mandatory) – 15 credits
– Unit (4005): Renewable Energy (Optional Bank Group 4 – Mandatory optional) – 15 credits
– Unit (4061): Programming for Engineers (Optional Bank Group 4 – Mandatory optional) – 15 credits
– Unit (4033): Programmable Logic Controllers (Optional Bank Group 4 – Mandatory optional) – 15 credits
Entry Requirements
At least 4 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) plus one or more of the following:
– 48 UCAS Tariff Points from an appropriate level 3 vocational programme (e.g. BTEC National Diploma).
– A Level 3 Extended Diploma or GCE AS / A Level or a 6 unit Vocational A Level.
– Success in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
– Formally assessed outcomes acquired through recognised prior learning or experience.
Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.
Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required.
Applicants without the qualifications specified will be considered based on their ability to study the subject at the required level.
– 48 UCAS Tariff Points from an appropriate level 3 vocational programme (e.g. BTEC National Diploma).
– A Level 3 Extended Diploma or GCE AS / A Level or a 6 unit Vocational A Level.
– Success in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
– Formally assessed outcomes acquired through recognised prior learning or experience.
Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.
Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required.
Applicants without the qualifications specified will be considered based on their ability to study the subject at the required level.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
A Higher National Certificate qualification is equivalent to a level 4 university qualification and usually takes two years to complete in full studying part time.
There is continual assessment across the course including written reports, presentations, workshops and a final research project.
During your time on the course, you will be directed to carry out additional reading and other appropriate tasks alongside your time in the classroom and you should expect to spend additional time on your studies.
The course will be a combination of assessments, practical work and exams according to the specs of each unit.
There is continual assessment across the course including written reports, presentations, workshops and a final research project.
During your time on the course, you will be directed to carry out additional reading and other appropriate tasks alongside your time in the classroom and you should expect to spend additional time on your studies.
The course will be a combination of assessments, practical work and exams according to the specs of each unit.
Additional Costs and Information
For some trips or visits, there may be additional charges that apply which you will be made aware of when and if appropriate.
The Office for Students (OfS), the new independent regulator for Higher Education in England, has confirmed that the college is successfully registered as a provider for Higher Education and that students are eligible for funding and student support from Student Finance England. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.
The Office for Students (OfS), the new independent regulator for Higher Education in England, has confirmed that the college is successfully registered as a provider for Higher Education and that students are eligible for funding and student support from Student Finance England. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.
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