Course summary

Our HNC Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering course can be studied as a stand-alone qualification, or as the first year of the HND qualification. During this Level 4 course you will gain a broad understanding of mechanical and manufacturing principles. Delivered alongside the HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, our expert tutors will give you a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills, and will help you to develop your existing knowledge of engineering. You will be able to expand your understanding of mathematics, modern design, and manufacturing techniques, as well as electrical principles to give you a broad understanding of all industrial needs. Visiting guest lecturers and industry experts will provide you with a thought-provoking insight into real-life engineering examples. You will be able to to work in your own dedicated space with access to the latest PC and Mac computer software, and smaller class sizes give you increased contact time with your tutors. With career progression in mind, by the end of the course you will have developed a good mix of practical and employability skills to further your career or progress onto higher levels of study.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.