Course summary
The curriculum addresses the need for high-quality professionals in the engineering sector, offering a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England. This Higher Technical Qualification prepares students for engineering careers, available part-time and full-time over 1-2 academic years. It includes core and specialist units to equip students with necessary skills for Further Education or the workforce. Successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England provides a solid grounding on which students can build should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage to the level 5 Diploma. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. Both level 4 and 5 HTQs align to the Occupational Standards for Engineering Manufacturing Technicians. Successful completion of level 4 and/or level 5 qualifications will enable students to progress to degree courses in an engineering discipline. This course is subject to validation by Pearson

Modules
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England consist of core mandatory units and specialist mandatory units. To achieve this qualification, the following units must be successfully completed. Core Mandatory Unit 4001: Engineering Design Core Mandatory Unit 4002: Engineering Maths Core Mandatory Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set) Specialist Mandatory Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture Specialist Mandatory Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs) Specialist Mandatory Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement Specialist Mandatory Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles Specialist Mandatory Unit 4021: Electrical Machines 15
Assessment method
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of: Centre-developed internal written and/or practical assignments that are set and assessed by centre. Pearson-set assignments, which are set by centres in line with Pearson awarding body guidelines. All assignments are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction by the centre in accordance to the awarding body grade descriptors and guidelines.
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.
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
International applicants
We are not currently accepting international applications for this course
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in English
https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-htq/
https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-htq/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6995 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6995 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6995 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6995 | 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
Barnsley College University Centre
PO Box No 266
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2YW