Course summary
This course will allow students to work towards a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in General Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (dependant on module choices). Students can study this qualification on a full-time or part-time basis, with intake in September and January each year. Year 1 Units (Mandatory):
- Unit 1 – Engineering Design
- Unit 2 – Engineering Maths
- Unit 3 – Engineering Science
- Unit 4 – Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Unit 5 Renewable Energy
- Unit 51 Sustainability
- Unit 8 – Mechanical Principles
- Unit 9 – Materials, Properties and Testing
- Unit 14 - Production Engineering for Manufacture
- Unit 19 – Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Unit 16: Instrumentation & Control Systems
- Unit 19: Electrical & Electronic Principles
- Unit 21: Electrical Machines
- Unit 31: Electrical Systems & Fault Finding
Modules
Year 1 Units (Mandatory): Unit 1 – Engineering Design Unit 2 – Engineering Maths Unit 3 – Engineering Science Unit 4 – Managing a Professional Engineering Project. Optional Units (Sustainability): Unit 5 Renewable Energy Unit 51 Sustainability. Optional Units (Mechanical): Unit 8 – Mechanical Principles Unit 9 – Materials, Properties and Testing Unit 14 - Production Engineering for Manufacture Unit 19 – Electrical and Electronic Principles. Optional Modules (Electrical) Unit 16: Instrumentation & Control Systems Unit 19: Electrical & Electronic Principles Unit 21: Electrical Machines Unit 31: Electrical Systems & Fault Finding. (Modules are subject to change)
Assessment method
Assessment is mainly via written assignments.
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
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 unable to accept applications from international applicants.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Level 3 Engineering qualification GCSE Grade 4 or above (C or above) in Maths and English. Experienced of working within the engineering sector is desirable.
Unistats information
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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 |
Additional fee information
Part-time courses are £4125 per year (£8250 per year pro-rata).
Full-time courses are £8250 per year.
Provider information
SMB College Group
Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0HJ