HNC Engineering for England (HTQ)
- Type: Part Time
- Level: 4
- Location: Various locations
- Sector: Advanced Engineering & High Value Manufacturing
Course Overview
Our HNC in Engineering offers a dynamic learning experience taught by industry professionals who are experts in their field. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on developing analytical skills and understanding design concepts relevant to the engineering sector. Whether aspiring to become engineering technicians or engineers, graduates of the HNC program are equipped with the skills, behaviours and expertise required to excel in the field of engineering.
The HNC in Engineering is a well-established and recognised qualification within the engineering industry. This is a vital qualification for those who wish to progress on to a higher-level technical qualifications or more senior positions within the sector.
Recognised by employers and professional bodies, this course provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required to pursue a wide variety of roles within the engineering sector and the qualification itself is intended for those who wish to obtain a higher technician status within the industry, while also opening up further opportunities to progress within the engineering sector.
Taught by experienced industry professionals who are experts in their field, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in industry standard workshops using specialist equipment to enhance your learning. As part of this course, you will be encouraged to develop high levels analytical skills linked to the sector along with the development and understanding of design concepts.
Students will study eight units over a 2 year duration. The HNC qualification requires the achievement of at least a pass grade in a minimum of eight units. The HNC is constructed using four core units and four optional units selected by the delivery team in line with industry requirement.
If you’re looking accelerate your career and have a passion for engineering, then this could be the course for you. Through the study of the engineering core units you will develop the essential and fundamental knowledge, skills and behaviours that all engineers require - irrespective of future specialism - and by selecting a set of focused study units you will be able to build a body of specialist knowledge, skils and behaviours needed to be successful in a range of careers in engineering at the Technician or Engineer level.
Students will gain a nationally recognised and highly respected higher education qualification in engineering which can lead to employment or career enhancement in general Engineering or other Engineering Fields.
The HNC is equivalent to the first year at university and is a recognised Level 4 qualification. On completion of the HNC, students may choose to progress onto a HND which is is equivalent to the second year of a Bachelors degree.
Students could then go on to 'top-up' to a Bachelors degree.
We look forward to welcoming learners with passion, dedication and commitment to learning about computing at a higher level.
Applicants will be expected to have achieved at least one of the following:
- 64 UCAS points from relevant A Level/s
- An Extended Diploma Level 3 or BTEC National Qualifications
- An NVQ/VRQ at level 3 in a relevant discipline
- Successful completion of a relevant T-Level Programme
(or) If you already have relevant industry experience but no formal qualifications, your application will be welcome and considered based on your experience.
Unsure if this is for you? Please contact our team on info@sotsiot.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.