The HNC Engineering (General Engineering) course will provide you with a good grounding in the theory and skills required to support a range of job roles in engineering. The content covers modules both in electronic and mechanical/manufacturing engineering and therefore will provide benefit to students working in multidisciplinary job roles.
The course is aimed at Senior Technician level. If you are currently employed in the industry, the course will increase your skills and knowledge to become a more effective practitioner and enhance your promotion prospects. If you are looking for employment in this field, this course will provide you with the relevant technical knowledge, understanding of the industry and opportunities available and the skills required to be of interest to a range of employers.
Delivery will focus on the theory, design, and evaluation of electronic and mechanical systems.
Course Details - Modules
The HNC course consists of 8 modules, totalling 120 credits, titled:
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Electronic Devices and Circuits
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Engineering Science
Instrumentation and Control
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Mechanical Principles
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is assessed through a wide range of assessment methods including assignment, case study, project and examination.
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:
01EN
Institution code:
B30
Campus Name:
James Watt College
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
If you are taking 3 or more A Levels you can achieve the entry requirement of 64 UCAS tariff points across all of the A Level subjects you are taking. One A Level must be Mathematics or Physics.
If the Level 3 qualification is made up of A Levels, one A Level must be Mathematics or Physics.
All other qualifications must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
The BTEC Diploma (QCF) qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
You are required to achieve 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits in an engineering, science or IT subject.
The BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma qualification must be an engineering, science or IT subject.
You are required to have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English and Maths in place of GCSEs.
We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
