This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Blackburn College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering is designed to address an increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways whilst providing you with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study. You can choose the route of either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Designed with input from industry, employers, professional bodies, tutors, students, and higher education institutions, these qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of a changing market. The result is a qualification designed and developed to meet professional standards, recognised by employers and universities, which develop not only academic skills and abilities, but also work-readiness skills. These qualifications are highly respected by employers.
Modules
In order to gain the HNC Electrical and Electronics Engineering qualification you will undertake the following units. Engineering Design, Engineering Math, Engineering Science, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Electrical and Electronic Principles Digital Principles, Electrical Machines, Electronic Circuits and devices.
Assessment method
You will be required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities which focus on the development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills. The assessment reflects not only what you know but also what you can do to succeed in employment and higher education. A variety of forms of assessment evidence are used. For many units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary and, for others, you will need to carry out your own research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.
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
25Jan
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:
- HP01
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
You will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English, at a standard equivalent to attaining GCSE English with a minimum grade 3 (formerly a D). Alternatively, you may be asked to write and email to the team or a short piece of writing, to demonstrate sufficient literacy.
https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course/degree/hnc-electrical-and-electronics-engineering-subject-to-approval/ST2123B21
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 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH