Solihull College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course focusses on developing competencies for the workshop which will ultimately support students in preparing for a range of employment opportunities in their chosen sector. These core competencies collectively summarise the key capabilities that are important across the sector, covering areas of relevant expertise and technical skills that would be required within the sector to successfully perform a job, as defined in current advertised job vacancies. The course has professional body recognition with both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). By aligning to professional body competency standards, content and assessment supports students to develop as professional practitioners for the future. The course can also lead to a higher-level apprenticeship in your desired mechatronics field.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Unit 4001: Engineering Design 15 4 Unit 4002: Engineering Maths 15 4 Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture 15 4 Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement 15 4 Unit 4063: Engineering Mechanics and Materials 15 4 Unit 4064: Analogue and Digital Electronics 15 4 Unit 4085: Mechatronic Systems in Manufacturing 15
Assessment method
All units are assessed by assignments; each unit assignment is matched to the content of the unit and the criteria being assessed. Each unit will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction levels, and then the unit grades will be aggregated by the awarding organisation to give an overall grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction for the whole qualification. Pearson-set units are mandatory and target industry-specific skills. For the HNC, our college will assess one compulsory Pearson-set unit targeted at particular skills. This is a Level 4 core unit carrying 15 credits.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants are required to attend an interview and will be notified of the date and time via email, a text reminder is also sent the day before the interview. Applicants applying from outside the West Midlands alternative interview arrangements can be made for you, but we strongly encourage all prospective applicants come along to view Solihull College and University Centre’s facilities and meet the teaching teams. As part of your interview and possibly your offer you will be required to provide your original certificates, including GCSE’s or equivalents.
English language requirements
Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £3250* | Year 1 |
| England | £3250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
Sponsorship information
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.
Provider information
Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB