Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
UCAS Code: H100 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma GCSEs grade A*-C (grade 9 - 4) in English, maths and science or equivalen
About this course
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Automation & Control) course provides a broad based education enabling successful students to enter careers in design and building operations in the Automation and control Engineering industry. In particular, the course aims to:
• Deliver Specialist Engineering units which are made up of 75% theory and 25% practical
session in workshops/labs
• Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for
successful performance in working life and thereby enable learners to make an immediate
contribution to employment at the appropriate professional level
• Prepare for a range of technical and management careers in Automation and Control
Engineering
• Equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in
the Automation and Control Engineering-based industry
• Provide specialist studies relevant to individual vocations and professions in which learners
are working or intend to seek employment in Automation and Control Engineering and its
related industries
• Enable progression onto (or count towards) an HND (Higher National Diploma) or further
professional qualification in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering or related area
• Provide a significant educational base for progression to Incorporated Engineer level
Modules
The following list of modules will be offered:
Unit number Unit Name Unit Level Unit Credit Unit Type
4002 Engineering Maths 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4003 Engineering Science 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4061 Programming for Engineers 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4062 Professional Engineering Practice
(This is a Pearson-set)
4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4063 Engineering Mechanics and
Materials
4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4006 Mechatronics 4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
4015 Automation, Robotics and
Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs)
4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
4064 Analogue and Digital Electronics 4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
Assessment methods
A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used according to the needs of participants. The
range may include formal lectures, tutor led presentations, participant led seminars, group
discussions, individual and group experimental work, personal development exercises, role plays and
counselling and interpersonal skills practice.
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