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Higher National Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)

Course details
  • HNC
  • 2 Years
  • Part-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Cambridge Campus

Course summary

This is a 2-year course, studied at 1 day per week.

This Level 4 course is a nationally recognised and highly respected qualification, accepted by employers, universities, and professional engineering institutions. The course is aimed at working engineers and is ideal for anyone who is interested in developing a multi-disciplined career in electrical/electronic engineering.
The College has close links with the Engineering Sector regionally and uses support from the industry to maintain currency of the curriculum offers. The College also has an excellent range of specialist laboratories, workshops and equipment providing access to resources that support learning. All engineering courses at Cambridge Regional College focus on the practical applications of theory and include safe working practices, communication, team working and research skills.

Year 1
Unit 4001: Engineering Design Core Mandatory
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths Core Mandatory
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project Core Mandatory
Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles Specialist Mandatory

Year 2
Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs)
Specialist Mandatory
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement Specialist Mandatory
Unit 4021: Electrical Machines Specialist Mandatory
Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture Specialist Mandatory

Modules

Year 1
Unit 4001: Engineering Design Core Mandatory
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths Core Mandatory
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project Core Mandatory
Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles Specialist Mandatory

Year 2
Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs)
Specialist Mandatory
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement Specialist Mandatory
Unit 4021: Electrical Machines Specialist Mandatory
Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture Specialist Mandatory

Assessment method

We want you to achieve to the best of your ability at CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.
Assessment is by a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, observations or practical work, assignments, time constrained assessments and work base projects.

All outcomes of your programme are assessed, and each unit will be graded as a pass, merit, or distinction. A pass is awarded for the achievement of all outcomes against the specified assessments criteria. Merit and distinction grades are awarded for higher level achievement.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H112
Institution code:
C09
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

2 A levels at grade A* - E
or
• Pass at an equivalent level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC L3 Diploma)
• Plus, English and Maths GCSE at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or a willingness to complete these. In addition to the entry qualifications listed, the offer of a place on the course is subject to the outcomes of initial assessment, which will be taken at the College as part of the admissions process. Please note that entry criteria may vary quite significantly between courses at the same level. This is to take account of the specific skills needed for success on courses, the length of the course and the requirements for progression to the next level. Entry criteria are given as a guide, and the exact requirements to obtain a place on a particular course will be confirmed following attendance at a professional interview.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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