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Course summary
The HNC in Manufacturing Engineering provides a solid grounding in the principles and practices used across the manufacturing sector. The course is designed for learners who want to develop their technical skills, understand modern engineering processes, and progress into higher study or industry roles. Throughout the programme, students build their confidence in design, problem solving, digital engineering tools and production techniques. The course also introduces the latest developments in advanced manufacturing, preparing learners for the evolving demands of the engineering workplace.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
• Engineering Design – An introduction to the engineering design process, including drawings, requirements and specifications. • Engineering Maths – Mathematical methods used to support engineering activities and technical decision making. • Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson set) – Planning, delivering and evaluating a substantial project that reflects real engineering practice • Production Engineering for Manufacture – Manufacturing methods, materials, tools and production systems. • Quality and Process Improvement – Approaches to quality assurance, process control and continuous improvement. • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) – Skills in using CAD software and understanding its links to manufacturing processes. • Industry 4.0 – An introduction to digital and “smart” technologies shaping modern industry. • Industrial Robots – Robotics principles, programming and applications within automated environments.
Assessment method
All assessments are assignment based. Students will be assessed through a variety of tasks, which may include: • Essays • Technical reports • Presentations • Reflective accounts • Project based work
How to apply
14Jan
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
- Course code:
- N064
- Institution code:
- B60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Bradford College is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | 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
Bradford College is committed to delivering quality, affordable degrees. We work hard to cut the cost and not the corners on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. The tuition fee rate per year is fixed for the duration of the course providing there is no break in study.
You will not be asked to pay these fees up front, as you should be eligible for loans to cover the tuition fees and assist with living expenses from Student Finance England. However, please ensure that you have made your application and secured funding for your course prior to registration.
Provider information
Bradford College
Great Horton Road
Bradford
BD7 1AY