Part 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:HNC qualifications
- Course type:Part time
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.
Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s) Times Fees
FHAA514P. Abingdon Campus 2 year 1 Sep 2010 â€" £660
Part Time Higher National Certification in Mechanical Engineering