Course summary
The programme provides a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to electrical and electronic engineering. Students will gain a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge linked to practical skills obtained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4 study, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of electrical and electronic engineering. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering. This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The course promotes a rounded skill-set relevant across a variety of different professions. Graduates of this programme typically go on to work in areas including manufacturing, the power industry, design and maintenance. On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the engineering sector through: • Entering employment • Continuing existing employment • Linking with the appropriate Professional Bodies • Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate] • Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) further provides a solid academic foundation in engineering, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Following level 4 HNC, the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma further allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards).
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Modules
This course is comprised of the following core, level 4 units that all students complete. Each unit has a 15-credit value: • Unit 4001: Engineering Design • Unit 4002: Engineering Maths • Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture • Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics & PLCs • Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement • Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles • Unit 4021: Electrical Machines Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
Assessment method
Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications. These can include: • Practicals • Essay-writing • Reports • Project development and management • Computer-aided design • Podcasts/vodcasts • Poster preparation/presentation/symposiums • Presentations • Time-constrained/time-limited assessment • Reflection • Peer Review • Observation
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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
UCAS Tariff
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6000 | 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
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF