Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
UCAS Code: H400 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
One A-Level either in maths, physics or engineering with grade C or above, or BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MPP grade in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or General Engineering or above or the international equivalent of the above (UK ENIC equivalent qualification). Students with the Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline with industrial experience may be considered. You should have GCSEs grade 9 - 4 (grades A*-C) in English, maths and science or equivalent, plus you will take a college test in maths and general science/engineering in case of non-availability of GCSE qualification.
About this course
This one-year course is suitable for young, mature adults seeking to reskill/upskill in the engineering sector.
Modules
In this one-year course, students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the engineering sector by studying level 4 units. Altogether, this course has 8 mandatory units out of which five are core units and the remaining three are specialist units. All units have a 15 credit value.
Core Units (Mandatory):
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
Unit 4003: Engineering Science
Unit 4061: Programming for Engineers
Unit 4062: Professional Engineering Practice (Note: This is a Pearson-set)
Unit 4063: Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Specialist Units (Mandatory):
Unit 4022: Electronic Circuits and Devices
Unit 4033: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Unit 4067: Digital Devices and Systems
Assessment methods
Assessment is through a series of time-constrained written assignments that involve design projects, reports, practical, simulations, posters, logbooks and presentations and tests.
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