HNC 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

This programme is aimed at students who have completed a Level 3 course in Engineering or a related subject, who are looking to study a Higher Education programme locally to progress their career within this sector.

Please note that students without the formal entry criteria but with relevant experience will also be considered.

Students in employment are also able to undertake this programme as a Higher Apprenticeship.

What will I learn

Units in the programme may include:

HNC
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Science
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project

Plus four other modules selected for your chosen specialism.

How will the courses be assessed?

A series of written and practical work is assessed by your tutors 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.

Progression

Completion of the HNC Engineering provides a valuable vocational qualification to enhance students' career prospects, and provides progression to the HND Engineering (top-up).