The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering is designed to address an increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways whilst providing you with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study.
You can choose the route of either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Designed with input from industry, employers, professional bodies, tutors, students, and higher education institutions, these qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of a changing market. The result is a qualification designed and developed to meet professional standards, recognised by employers and universities, which develop not only academic skills and abilities, but also work-readiness skills. These qualifications are highly respected by employers.
Course Details - Modules
In order to gain the HNC Electrical and Electronics Engineering qualification you will undertake the following units. Engineering Design, Engineering Math, Engineering Science, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Electrical and Electronic Principles
Digital Principles, Electrical Machines, Electronic Circuits and devices.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities which focus on the development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills. The assessment reflects not only what you know but also what you can do to succeed in employment and higher education.
A variety of forms of assessment evidence are used. For many units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary and, for others, you will need to carry out your own research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.
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:
HP01
Institution code:
B40
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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
A minimum of 32 UCAS points that are from relevant fields (such as level 3s or A-levels in science-based subjects) or 64 UCAS points from unrelated subject areas.
A GCSE in Maths (or the equivalent level 2 or higher qualification) at grade 4 or higher (formerly a C).
You will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English, at a standard equivalent to attaining GCSE English with a minimum grade 3 (formerly a D). Alternatively, you may be asked to write and email to the team or a short piece of writing, to demonstrate sufficient literacy.
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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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You will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English, at a standard equivalent to attaining GCSE English with a minimum grade 3 (formerly a D). Alternatively, you may be asked to write and email to the team or a short piece of writing, to demonstrate sufficient literacy.
