Build the foundation for a successful engineering career with a nationally recognised qualification designed to meet industry needs. Our Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HTQ) in Engineering is perfect for those looking to advance their technical knowledge, gain practical skills, and open doors to higher education or career progression. Delivered part-time over two years, this course is tailored for learners who want to balance study with work or other commitments.
Your learning is built around modules that connect engineering theory directly to practical application. You will develop core knowledge in areas such as engineering design, mathematics and science, ensuring your ideas are supported by strong technical understanding. Each module is designed to build confidence and capability for the future of the industry.
Across the course, you will study a total of 8 units, consisting of:
• Engineering Mathematics
• Mechanical Principles
• Engineering Design
• Quality and Process Improvement
• Mechatronics
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project
• Production Engineering for Manufacture
• Digital Principles
Together, these modules give you the skills and insight needed to progress your engineering career.
Our engineering course combines practical learning with modern assessment methods to prepare you for a fast moving industry. You will develop skills through lab work, real projects and group collaboration, supported by experienced professionals. Assessments build your technical ability as well as your problem solving, communication and teamwork, helping you become a confident and capable engineer. Assessment methods vary from unit to unit. Typically, written independent assignments make up around two thirds of the assessment, with the remaining marks gained through practical tasks, professional discussions and open book exam style activities.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Email:admissions@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Phone:03007708000
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