Full Time Higher National Certification in Mechanical Engineering
Vocational qualification
In Abingdon
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Abingdon
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Duration
2 Years
This well-established course provides an educational foundation for a range of technical and management careers in engineering. Its specialist studies are directly relevant to a range of vocations or professions. The specification is designed by Edexcel but the validating body is Oxford Brookes University. There is a core of general engineering units but you will also study option modules.
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About this course
A National Diploma or National Certificate in Engineering with at least a Merit in the Further Mathematics Unit or equivalent qualifications. For mature candidates alternative entry criteria of a similar standard may be considered.
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Course programme
HNC Mechanical Engineering Yr1 of 2
- Subject area:Engineering
- Course type:Full time
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Course description
This well-established course provides an educational foundation for a range of technical and management careers in engineering. Its specialist studies are directly relevant to a range of vocations or professions. The specification is designed by Edexcel but the validating body is Oxford Brookes University. There is a core of general engineering units but you will also study option modules related to Mechanical Engineering. Attendance at College is one day per week for two years.
Students will study the following modules.
Year One
• Business Management Techniques
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Science
• Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Mechanical Principles
Year Two
• Project
• Design for Manufacture
• Engineering Materials
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Project Management
Final award
Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
A National Diploma or National Certificate in Engineering with at least a Merit in the Further Mathematics Unit or equivalent qualifications. For mature candidates alternative entry criteria of a similar standard may be considered.
Additional information
Applications are direct to College. Please contact Maggie Knight or our HE Admissions ( details above). Discussions are underway to convert this qualification to a Foundation Degree.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.
Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
FHAA514P Abingdon Campus 2 year Sep 2010
Full Time Higher National Certification in Mechanical Engineering