Course summary
This course will be based at Herefordshire College, Folly Lane Campus. The HNC in Mechanical Engineering is primarily an academic, work-related course and is made up of eight units. The course is designed to improve the career prospects of students who are working within the engineering industry and those who wish to broaden their skills set. It will support a career path in mechanical, manufacturing, production, project management and related disciplines. The college has an excellent reputation in engineering skills training, built upon an established network of employers within the industry. We have excellent specialist training facilities, labs and workshops, with continuous investment in the latest technologies to support the updating of knowledge and skills in this rapidly developing and evolving industry. Our teaching staff have extensive knowledge of and experience within the Engineering & Manufacturing industry, to better support you in your career aspirations On successful completion of this course, you can go on to study the Level 5 Higher National Diploma available at the college. The Level 5 course is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant undergraduate engineering related courses, for example: BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical) BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Management Subjects covered in the course include Mechanical Principles, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Design, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Production Engineering for Manufacture, and Quality and Process Improvement. Studied part-time over two years, students will attend college one day a week for 30 weeks in each year.
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Assessment method
Assessment takes place using a variety of methods, including assignments, presentations, projects, and case studies. All students will receive regular feedback on their work and progress from their tutors. The qualification will be graded at pass, merit, and distinction.
How to apply
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CC
GCSE maths and English at Grades 9-5 (C or above) Mature students will be assessed on relevant experience All students will be admitted on their ability to benefit from study at this level and their intellectual capacity and motivation to succeed
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £2995 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2995 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2995 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2995 | 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
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College
Folly Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1LS