These courses are designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of engineering technologies used by businesses nationally and globally.
By studying the theory behind these technologies, you will develop knowledge of how engineering systems feature in everyday life.
These courses provide advanced technical knowledge through general engineering principles, concepts and theory.
You will study higher-level technical vocational engineering skills to prepare you for a range of related occupations. The HNC course can be topped up to an HND qualification with further study.
We continually invest in new equipment and facilities, including mechatronics, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) facilities, and metallurgy and science laboratories.
With industry-experienced tutors, the BTEC HNC and HND in General Engineering courses are designed to equip you with the skills set desired by employers within the engineering industry and provide you with new opportunities for career development.
Level 4 HNC
Level 4 HNC entry requirements:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of these courses you could go into employment as an Engineer in many different settings or progress onto an engineering degree.
Completing these higher-level courses will also enhance your career opportunities and help meet aspirations for career progression to supervisor or managerial level roles.
“The facilities here are great and there are plenty of resources on-site to support my studies. There is a positive social aspect that comes from studying at a smaller university as a great community is created.”
Jake Owen Higher National Certificate - Diploma Level 4 in General Engineering
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“The facilities here are great and there are plenty of resources on-site to support my studies. There is a positive social aspect that comes from studying at a smaller university as a great community is created.”
Jake Owen Higher National Certificate - Diploma Level 4 in General Engineering
The Engineering sector is ideal for those who are innovative and aim for a high quality assurance.
Mechanical Engineers undertake research and design, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, aircraft, vehicle, building services and other mechanical items.
You could work in an office, in a factory or visit sites. Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
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Electrical Engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.
You could work in a factory, at a power station, in a workshop, at a research facility or in an office.
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In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the engineering sector include*:
“The facilities here are great and there are plenty of resources on-site to support my studies. There is a positive social aspect that comes from studying at a smaller university as a great community is created.”
Jake Owen Higher National Certificate - Diploma Level 4 in General Engineering
“I enjoy socialising with the teachers and my peers, and the environment in class is really positive. I can ask for help confidently and I know the staff will help me with whatever it is I don't understand.”
Jack Liptrot Higher National Certificate - Diploma Level 4 in General Engineering
