Start Date
- September 2025, Part Time
Summary
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 electrical and electronic 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. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the
workplace.
By the end of Level 4 study, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of electrical and electronic engineering. They will be competent in a range of subjectspecific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of
engineering.
The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England maps to the following Level 4 Occupational Standard:
Engineering Manufacturing Technician.
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.
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
Subject to Pearson Validation of HTQ programme, some information may not be accurate. Correct of February 2024.
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 Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Access to HE: Diploma in Engineering, GNVQ Advanced Level in Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Engineering Minimum grades apply, please ask for details.
The Higher National Certificate (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 of Core mandatory and Core Specialist units.
The mandatory units are:
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Managing a Professional Engineering project
The electrical specialist units are:
Production Engineering Manufacture
Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Quality Process and Improvement
Electrical Machines
Please follow the link below for module descriptors: 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.
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.
Progression
The BTEC 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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