HNC/Certificate in Higher Education (CIHE) Machinery Dealership Management

HNC/Certificate in Higher Education (CIHE) Machinery Dealership Management

Introduction
Our pioneering engineering department has developed this uniquely flexible qualification after in-depth consultation with the construction plant, horticultural engineering and agricultural engineering industries.
Aimed at those who are already employed in, or are aiming for, management roles in these specialist fields, this course offers a college based programme delivered over 10 two-day sessions (Friday and Saturday) each year which is supported by online materials.
Designed to fit into the working life, this programme has been eagerly supported by leading companies such as JCB, Case International and New Holland, but is equally suitable for the individual who wants to increase his or her management skills. For the degree qualification you will spend all three years at Reaseheath.
The course content is particularly suited to land-based, after sales management and includes finance, human resource management and health and safety management.

Course Structure
The HNC is studied for 2 years and the Foundation Degree for 3 years (* HNC modules)

Year 1

• Academic and Professional Development*
  
• Finance for Dealership Managers*
  
• Health and Safety Management*
  
• Land-based Machinery Operations*
  
• Mathematics and Mechanical Science*
  

Year 2

• Business Organisation and Law for Dealership Managers*
  
• Environmental Impact Awareness*
  
• Human Resources for Machinery Dealership Managers*
  
• Machinery Dealership Management Project*
  
• Marketing for Machinery Dealership Managers*
  

Year 3

• Applied Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Technology
  
• Dealership Management Team Activity
  
• E-business
  
• Establishing and Maintaining Customers
  
• Import and Export of Engineered Products
  
• Off-Highway Vehicle Technology
  

This qualification leads to professional registration with The Institution of Agricultural Engineers and ECUK

Length of the course

• 
  Foundation Degree 3 years part-time, 10 x 2 day sessions per year (Friday & Saturday)
  
• 
  HNC/CIHE 2 years part-time, 10 x 2 day sessions per year (Friday & Saturday)
  

Application

• Apply directly to Reaseheath (application form at the back of our prospectus) or online
  

Further study

• Top up to Foundation Degree from HNC/CIHE
  
• Top up to a relevant Honours Degree from the Foundation Degree
  

Career options

• Service manager
  
• After sales support (parts)
  
• Technical sales
  
• Business proprietor