BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering (General Engineering)
What is the Course About?
This course is primarily designed to be studied on a part time basis, one day per week, over two academic years. The course is intended for those persons who are currently employed in engineering and wanting to progress their industrial careers, or for those wishing to continue with their studies to HND/degree level.
What subjects will I study?
Eight units are to be studied over a one-year period:
• Unit 1 - Engineering Design (Year 1)
• Unit 2 - Engineering Maths (Year 1)
• Unit 3 - Engineering Science (Year 1)
• Unit 4 - Managing a Professional Project (Year 2)
• Unit 8 - Mechanical Principles (Year 2)
• Unit 15 - Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (Year 2)
• Unit 19 - Electrical & Electronic Principles (Year 1)
• Unit 9 - Materials, Properties and Testing (Year 2)
[Note: each unit is typically designated as requiring 150 hours of study]
What are my progression and career options?
HND/Degree level study, entry into employment.
How will I be assessed?
Progress in most units will be monitored by continuous assessment, predominantly through the use of written assignments and closed/open-book tests, but also through case studies, project work and presentations.
Entry requirements
An OCR Foundation Diploma, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent), or study at A Level standard in two appropriate subjects with pass grades. Study of Mathematics at A Level is an advantage, equivalent to 32 UCAS points.