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Manufacturing Engineering For England HNC Level 4

Course Overview

This course is normally studied part-time (one day) over two years, but there is the option to study full-time (two days) over one year. It is designed for those looking to develop a career in manufacturing engineering, with the emphasis on applying engineering principles to practical situations such as CAD/CAM and production lines. You will study in state-of-the-art engineering facilities, with industry-standard equipment. The units studied offer a broad understanding of key principles in production and manufacturing.

The course is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of how advanced and innovative engineering underpins the manufacturing industry. This course can also form the academic part of a Higher Apprenticeship.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Maths
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project Note: This is a Pearson-set unit.
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Quality and Process Improvement
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
  • Industry 4.0
  • Industrial Robots.

This course is a recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs have been specifically developed with employers so that students will get the training, knowledge and skills they are looking for, unlocking high-skilled and highly paid jobs.

Course Overview

Course Overview

This course is normally studied part-time (one day) over two years, but there is the option to study full-time (two days) over one year. It is designed for those looking to develop a career in manufacturing engineering, with the emphasis on applying engineering principles to practical situations such as CAD/CAM and production lines. You will study in state-of-the-art engineering facilities, with industry-standard equipment. The units studied offer a broad understanding of key principles in production and manufacturing.

The course is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of how advanced and innovative engineering underpins the manufacturing industry. This course can also form the academic part of a Higher Apprenticeship.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Maths
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project Note: This is a Pearson-set unit.
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Quality and Process Improvement
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
  • Industry 4.0
  • Industrial Robots.

This course is a recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs have been specifically developed with employers so that students will get the training, knowledge and skills they are looking for, unlocking high-skilled and highly paid jobs.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment of your performance will be carried out by means of assignments and may include laboratory work, investigations, projects, practical exercises and integrative assignments that link various subject areas.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

You could choose to progress on to an HND course or study a Degree course at a university of your choice. Alternatively, you could progress to employment. Graduates find roles within industries such as production, quality and maintenance engineer manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy and wate.

Entry Requirements

Typically entrants will possess:

  • Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
  • GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including maths.

Mature applicants with relevant experience who do not have the stated entry requirements are encouraged to apply.

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January Open Event - Bridgwater Campus

15th January 2025