The BTEC Higher National Certificate (HTQ) provides a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to mechanical engineering. Students will gain a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge linked to practical skills obtained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4 study, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of mechanical engineering. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.
Level 4
Full-Time
1 Year
HQM1
This course is comprised of the following core, level 4 units that all students complete. Each unit has a 15-credit value:
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
All Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Engineering study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum.
Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications. These can include:
You will normally be required to have achieved a BTEC National Certificate/Diploma, A- Level or NVQ/VRQ level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area.
We are, however, committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds, circumstances and demographics. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you feel you do not have the pre-requisite qualifications stated, we may still be able to consider your application, particularly where you have relevant industry experience.
Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.
“All applicants for Higher Technical Qualifications must be aged 18 at the time of enrolment. For September 2024 applicants, enrolment begins during the week commencing 2nd September 2024.”
Students aged under 21 must achieve a minimum of 32 UCAS points from their level 3 qualification to meet entry criteria for this programme. We can support applicants in establishing what UCAS points they have.
This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within Mechanical Engineering.
The course promotes a rounded skill-set relevant across a variety of different professions. Graduates of this programme typically go on to work in areas including manufacturing, the power industry, design, maintenance and civil engineering.
On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the engineering sector through:
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) further provides a solid academic foundation in engineering, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Following level 4 HNC, the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma further allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards).
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
£6000.00 FT
Your tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make or, choose to pay. For example:
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