Course overview

HNC Engineering can serve a number of aims. It can prepare you for a variety of occupations in engineering, in design or development, testing, quality assurance, production or assembly, or it can serve as a stepping stone to further study.

Course content delivers a good balance of theory and practice. You will study modules like Investigative Methodology, Engineering Materials, CAD and Mechatronics, and your technology project will give you an opportunity to gain real hands-on experience and to put your new skills to the test and show just how far you have come. This course gives you the opportunity to study engineering within a dynamic and stimulating learning environment, and to develop the kind of skills required by a range of potential employers.

Assessment

Closed-book examinations, essays and reports, work produced in response to practical classes and demonstrations, and log books.

Facilities

Facilities include a CADCAM centre, industrial-scale CNC milling machine, CNC lathe, rapid prototyping machine, material preparation facilities, welding equipment, various mechanical machines, various electronic testing and measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, and signal generating/testing facilities.

Associated careers

These pathways prepare you for a variety of occupations in engineering. Employment can be in design or development, testing, quality assurance, production, or assembly. You also have the opportunity to move into sales or technical marketing.

UCAS Tariff points:	40 - 60
Additional Requirements:	Preferred subject(s): GCE A-level Physics GCSE(s) Required: English Grade C or above, Maths Grade C or above

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.