HNC Electromechanical Maintenance Engineering

Delivered at	Nelson and Colne College University Centre
Start Date	January 2024/September 2024
Duration	1 Year
Cost	Full-Time £9000 Year 1 / Part-Time £4500 Year 1
* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest). If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details. ** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre

Course overview

Are you interested in designing and developing equipment and machinery that is used for both electrical and mechanical technology? Maybe you would like to be a part of the â€˜green economy' and build products that promote a sustainable future for the planet? Our Higher National Certificate can provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to get career-ready and thrive in your chosen area.

What will I learn

You will study four core modules:
• Engineering mathematics
• Engineering science
• Design and project
• Maintenance engineering
Then you will select an additional two modules from the following options:
• Quality and process improvement
• Computer aided design
• Electrical machines
• Electronic circuits and devices
• Electrical and electronic principles

How will the courses be assessed?

A series of written and practical work is assessed by your lecturers and will determine your overall grade.

Entry requirements

Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope with
and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be
demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or
through experience and aptitude.

Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 32
UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in
engineering, mathematics or science subjects. Typically, points can
be derived from:
o One GCE A level or Vocational A level pass or
equivalent
o Two AS level passes
o BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
o Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh
Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates,
International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS
points
o A pass in a recognised Access course
o Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications

Candidates should normally have a qualification at level 3 that has
appropriate mathematical content.
Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length
and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her
ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the
subject. As part of this process, candidates may be required to
undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or
employment references.