Course summary
This course is currently being reviewed and aligned with the new HTQ standards. Content may change when the HTQ approval is provided. This course combines practical and classroom learning to develop your understanding of engineering principles. Our expert teachers will guide you through the requirements of this course and equip you with the skills necessary to successfully complete this course. The full-time HNC course is studied over two days per week over one year. Part-time one day a week over two years. The full-time HND course is studied over two days per week over two years or part time over one day per week. The academic year is split into three terms over 30 weeks. Students will receive ongoing one-to-one guidance and support. Learning resources are provided and available from home via the college’s Moodle system. Our dedicated Student Support Tutor for Higher Education also provides support with assignment planning, organisation and time management, presentation skills, reading and notetaking.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
The programme comprises eight separate units of study. Each unit has a value of 15 credits. You must achieve a minimum of 120 credits (of which at least 65 must be at Level 4) on your learning programme to be awarded a Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC • Unit 4002: Engineering Maths • Unit 4023: Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) • Unit 4001: Engineering Design • Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement • Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Note: This is a Pearson-set unit) • Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture • Unit 4030: Industry 4.0 • Unit 4068: Industrial Robots If you progress onto the HND, you will complete the following units: • Research Project • Professional Engineering Management • Further Mathematics • Lean Manufacturing, • Sustainability • Manufacturing Systems Engineering • Virtual Engineering
Assessment method
Your work will be continually assessed throughout the course. The assessment will depend upon the module being studied. Typical assessment methods include assignments, practical experiments, logbooks, and presentations. Please refer to the Course Specification for additional information.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entry requirements could include A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering; A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject, (this profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent)) or other related Level 3 qualifications. Entry to the course may also be available through related work experience.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.scg.ac.uk/courses/engineering/2136-hnc-in-manufacturing-engineering-full-time
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7425 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7425 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7425 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7425 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
London Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6PR