Course Summary

The HNC in Manufacturing Engineering provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the Manufacturing Engineering sector. In this pathway student takes four mandatory core units, two specialist units and an additional two optional units. The course will: • provide preparation for a range of technical and management careers in engineering • provide specialised studies which are directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are currently working or in which they intend to seek employment • enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment • provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for progression to graduate and postgraduate studies • develop the range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes which are essential for successful performance in working life.

Course Details - Modules

In this pathway student takes four mandatory core units, two specialist units and an additional two optional units. Mandatory Core Units: Engineering Design; Engineering Maths; Engineering Science; Managing a Professional Engineering Project. Mandatory Specialist units: Production Engineering for Manufacture; Quality and Process Improvement. Optional Units: Mechanical Principles; CAD for Maintenance Engineers.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is assessed through a blend of assignments, practical activities, activity write-ups, coursework/research projects, project reports and presentations. Analysis and problem-solving skills are developed and assessed through coursework and laboratory/workshop activities. Practical, research and design skills are developed and assessed through coursework, assignments and laboratory/workshop activities.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H601

Institution code: L43

Campus Name: Vauxhall Road Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

The College uses UCAS tariff points to standardise entry requirements and make it easier to compare applicants for courses. Therefore, after converting qualifications achieved, applicants should hold a total tariff score for all relevant qualifications of at least 96 points. Use the UCAS tariff value calculator to check your qualifications at: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above. Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement. Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 7400.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7400.0 Year 1
Scotland 7400.0 Year 1
Wales 7400.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW

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