Mechanical Engineering, BTEC HNC Diploma

Overview

This is a professional qualification for those in or wishing to work within mechanical engineering.

BTEC Higher National Certificates provide a nationally recognised qualification that offers career progression for those already in employment. The qualifications are undertaken by part-time learners studying over two years. Attendance is Friday afternoons and one evening a week. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required by the sector with national recognition by employers. This is the first year of a two year programme.
Students studying for the HNC take various modules over the two year period including: mechanical principles and design. In addition, you will study units in Business and Management Techniques, Maths and Engineering Science (general modules common to Electronics as well as Mechanical courses) Thermodynamics, Quality Assurance and Advanced Computer Aided Design Techniques.

Progression

Further study at degree level.

Assessment

Assessment will be by written assignments.

Entry Requirements

Entry to the course is normally via a National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. You are probably already working in this area, or interested in making a move in that direction. Mature candidates that do not necessarily have the appropriate entry qualifications would be considered after being interviewed by the course leader.

Qualifications

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Home Study

Assessment will be by written assignments.

Skills

Work Placement

Experience in Engineering is desirable but not essential

Additional Costs

Only costs are the Tuition fees and the registration Fees. There are no additional costs.

Code	Location	Start	End	Times	Day	Duration	Cost (Year 1)
ME0222 121401	Newbury College	10/09/2012	01/07/2014	17:30 to 20:30	Mon & Fri	2 Years	TBA