Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Project & Quality Management

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Project & Quality Management

Course ID:
PC02557

Academy:
Manufacturing Technology

Introduction:
This Higher National Certificate (HNC) has been developed to meet the needs of any position that requires a good understanding of project and/or quality management. Most supervisory and management positions require the skills developed by this course and it has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind.

Study Mode & Location:
This two year part-time course is studied on a day release basis for one afternoon (Friday) and one evening per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent's Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The HNC comprises eight modules (four will be studied each year). These include:

• Project Management
• Project Management Applications
• Principles of Quality Management
• Quality Management
• Business Mathematics & Statistics
• Business Management Techniques
• Industrial Studies
• Marketing

Assessment:
Assessment is via a combination of assessment methods relevant to the particular module including individual/group assignments. There are end of module open book examinations in some of the modules.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
HNCs are universally recognised by employers and enhance promotion prospects in supervisory and management appointments. Students successfully completing this part-time programme may progress to a number of management based courses at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Access to UCLan courses (which include a BA Degree in Business Studies and the Diploma in Management Studies) is normally by interview at the university.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application systemYou will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.