Solihull College & University Centre
UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
A level
Must be in a relevant subject such as Engineering/Mathematics and/or Science disciplines.
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject such as (Science or Engineering). Achieving a minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 with an overall Merit profile.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
4 GCSEs including English and Mathematics at grades 4-9 or A*-C or equivalents will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a relevant subject such as Engineering/Mathematics and/or Science disciplines.
T Level
Must be in a relevant subject such as Engineering/Mathematics and/or Science disciplines.
UCAS Tariff
Must be in a relevant subject such as Engineering/Mathematics and/or Science disciplines.
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About this course
This course focusses on developing competencies for the workshop which will ultimately support students in preparing for a range of employment opportunities in their chosen sector. These core competencies collectively summarise the key capabilities that are important across the sector, covering areas of relevant expertise and technical skills that would be required within the sector to successfully perform a job, as defined in current advertised job vacancies.
The course has professional body recognition with both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). By aligning to professional body competency standards, content and assessment supports students to develop as professional practitioners for the future.
The course can also lead to a higher-level apprenticeship in your desired mechatronics field.
Modules
Unit 4001: Engineering Design 15 4
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths 15 4
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture 15 4
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement 15 4
Unit 4063: Engineering Mechanics and Materials 15 4
Unit 4064: Analogue and Digital Electronics 15 4
Unit 4085: Mechatronic Systems in Manufacturing 15
Assessment methods
All units are assessed by assignments; each unit assignment is matched to the content of the unit and the criteria being assessed. Each unit will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction levels, and then the unit grades will be aggregated by the awarding organisation to give an overall grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction for the whole qualification.
Pearson-set units are mandatory and target industry-specific skills.
For the HNC, our college will assess one compulsory Pearson-set unit targeted at particular skills. This is a Level 4 core unit carrying 15 credits.
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Extra funding
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.
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