Mechatronics - HNC

Level 4 provides a solid foundation in the engineering sector, with a focus on mechatronic engineering. The units are designed to:

• Develop and strengthen your core skills.

• Prepare you for Level 5 studies or entry into employment. Course Overview

• Engineering Design

• Engineering Maths

• Managing a Professional Engineering Project

• Professional Engineering Management

• Further Mathematics Key Benefits:

Broad Knowledge: Gain a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge.

Practical Skills: Develop hands-on skills through research, independent study, directed study, and workplace scenarios.

Transferable Skills: Enhance skills in communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. By the end of Level 4, you will have a solid understanding of basic mechatronic engineering concepts and competence in subject-specific skills. The program focuses on developing essential skills through a balanced approach, emphasising knowledge (cognitive), behaviours (affective), and practical abilities (psychomotor). This encourages a hands-on and practical learning experience with a vocational emphasis.

The Level 4 HNC offers a strong foundation for students looking to advance in their studies or careers in Engineering.

Upon successful completion of the Level 4 HNC, students can:

• Enter employment in the Engineering sector.

• Continue in their current employment with enhanced skills.

• Connect with relevant professional bodies.

• Commit to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Progress to university for further academic advancement.

To apply for this course, applicants should meet one of the following criteria:
• Level 3 Qualification in any Engineering
• A Level Profile: Strong performance in a relevant subject, or adequate performance in multiple GCE subjects. Supported by GCSE grades A* to C (or equivalent) in subjects like Mathematics and English (grades 9 to 4 in the new grading system).
• Other Related Level 3 Qualifications
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: From an approved further education institution.
• Relevant Work Experience
• International Equivalent: To the above qualifications.

Tuition Fee: £6,000 total/ £3,000 per year

HNC in Engineering

Core competencies are developed on the programme within a balanced framework of cognitive (knowledge), affective (behaviours) and psychomotor (practical) learning outcomes to encourage a more vocational and practical approach to learning.