Start Date
- September 2025, Part Time, Day
Summary
The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who are able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications also aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
This course is for individuals wishing to develop higher-level professional skills relevant to the mechanical engineering sector. The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to mechanical engineering. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for more specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.
Students will gain a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge linked to practical skills obtained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills.
By the end of Level 4 study, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of mechanical engineering. They will be competent in a range of subject specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dr Dimitris Kakofengitis - Course Leader HN Engineering, email: Dimitris.Kakofengitis@ccn.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have four GCSEs at grade four or above (Equivalent to A*-C), including Maths, plus ONE of the following:
At least one A level, in either Mathematics or Physics
BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Access to Higher Education: Diploma in Engineering
GNVQ Advanced Level in Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Engineering Minimum grades apply, please ask for details.
The HNC qualifications offered from September 2017 are new versions introduced by BTEC. As a result, anyone wanting to accredit prior learning is advised to discuss this at interview.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: Academic IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage.
Learning Outcomes
The course comprises on Core mandatory and Core specialist units.
The Core mandatory units are:
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Managing a professional engineering project
Specialist Mandatory:
Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
Quality and Process Improvement
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Please use the following link to find an overview of the modules: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Higher-Nationals/engineering-for-england/2024/unitdescriptors/btec-hncd-unit-descriptor-engineering-suite-2024.pdf
Objective
This course is taught one day a week, normally over 30 weeks per academic year. Course duration is expected to be 18 months.
The programme team uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments and demonstrations, industry standard IT applications and group activities.
Assessment
A wide range of assessment technique will be covered in this course ranging from scenario based course work and projects, practical work and demonstrations, to time constrained assessments and both groups and individual presentations. Units will be graded at an overall pass, merit or distinction (or fail if the learning outcomes have not been achieved).
The content and assessments are aligning to professional body competency standards, this supports students to develop as professional practitioners for the future.
The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering for England maps to the following Level 4 Occupational Standard:
? Engineering Manufacturing Technician
Progression
The BTEC (Edexcel) Higher National Certificate (HNC) programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies. Students may wish to undertake further study at Higher National Diploma (HND) level or above.
Career Progression
The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.
Fees
HNC per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HNC total £6,720, International Fee: £8,120
In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee, which they have not yet set for 2024/25, which will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2023/24 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (HTQ HNCs) fees were £259.75, in year one, with a further £23.00 learner registration in each subsequent year of study
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