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HNC Mechanical Engineering

Coleg Sir Gâr Carmarthenshire College

A Level

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

The general aim of this award is to develop the thinking, practical and personal skills of the student to the best of his or her ability. The award will enable students to make a contribution to the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering profession at senior technician level. The part-time, two year award will also enable students working in the industry to broaden their skills base beyond the horizons of their existing employment and thus enhance their career prospects.

About this course

Applicants should have successfully completed a National Certificate/Diploma in an Engineering subject, an AVCE or one A Level in a relevant subject or equivalent. Mature students with relevant industrial experience may be considered without formal qualifications.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Engineering
  • Skills and Training
  • Industry
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Course programme

  • Ensure that the content matches the needs of industry and society at large
  • Incorporate health and safety, environmental issues and sustainability
  • Establish the relevance of engineering to solve real world problems
  • To enhance their understanding of the design processes relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering
  • To provide a vocationally relevant qualification that fits students for wider employment
  • To enable them to communicate and work effectively with fellow professionals
  • To provide a basis for professional development
  • To equip students with learning skills necessary for either progression to further studies or for life long learning
  • To train technician engineers to a level that will enable them to function effectively in the mechanical and manufacturing engineering professions

Successful completion of the HNC will qualify students for entry to HND / degree courses in related subjects. Careers that are directly related to this discipline include Mechanical Development Engineer; Mechanical Design Engineer; Production Engineer (Technical Sales). Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineers are employed by the manufacturing industry, service industries, the armed forces and research organisations.

Additional information

Assessment is by means of assignments and end of module examinations. Students are also assessed in a range of common skills within their technical modules.

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