Mechanical Engineering

Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC programmes offer a nationally recognised qualification offering you career progression and professional development. The HNC in Mechanical Engineering provides you with a specialist work-related programme of study which covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the Mechanical Engineering sector. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to progress to Level 5 and 6 of BEng Mechanical Engineering.

This HNC in Mechanical Engineering programme works in close partnership with local and regional employers. The programme is recognised by The Engineering Council Engineering Technician Standard (EngTech) (Engineering Technician member of The Engineering Council) and The Institute of Engineering Technology (TMIET) (Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology). These are designatory letters you will use after graduating from this programme, subject to joining both Professional Bodies.

Industry experienced tutors, aided by input from employers and partner organisations, ensure this course is kept up-to-date and closely aligned to the needs of the industry. The programme content is delivered by highly qualified tutors, all experienced in a variety of general engineering disciplines who work to create a strong climate of student support.

Module title Code Credits Optional
Engineering Design ET4MD269 15 No
Engineering Mathematics ET4MD270 15 No
Managing a Professional Engineering Project ET4MD271 15 No
Mechanical Principles ET4MD273 15 No
Production Engineering for Manufacture ET4MD275 15 No
Quality and Process Improvement ET4MD276 15 No
Fluid Mechanics ET4MD277 15 No
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer ET4MD278 15 No

You will receive many opportunities for formative assessments on all the HNC programmes where you will demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills required for the summative assessment. Formative assessments will take the form of a short quiz, short exercises, a short written or verbal task, group work, practical observation or a simple question and answer activity. Through these activities, the tutors will be able to identify the different learning needs of each student and make corrective interventions early on the programme through verbal or written feedback. The formative assessment results can also be used by tutors to gauge the effectiveness of their planned teaching and learning.

The summative assessment on this programme varies and depends on the requirements of each module. Some of the assessment tools that will be used are written assignments including reports, research and essays, presentations, group project, exams, calculations and problem solving and practical laboratory-based assessment. Assessment can also be ‘time-constrained’
and take place under open book examination conditions or set by BTEC Edexcel. These assessment methods will allow you to demonstrate understanding, knowledge and critical thinking skills required to pass and awarded high grades based on the assessment criteria.