Engineering for England

The Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England provides a solid grounding for those wanting to develop their skills and knowledge through practical study.

You will study a mixture of core mandatory and specialist units which meet the requirements of Occupational Standards in order to develop the abilities and confidence needed to lead, manage and respond to a range of complex engineering situations.

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are new qualifications that have been developed by awarding bodies in collaboration with employers, so you’ll get the right training, knowledge and skills to succeed in the workplace. The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, allowing you to study a range of core and specialist units to help you progress within Engineering.

You will study a mixture of core mandatory and specialist units which meet the requirements of Occupational Standards in order to develop the abilities and confidence needed to lead, manage and respond to a range of complex engineering situations.

Units studied

Core Mandatory Unit 4001: Engineering Design
Core Mandatory Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
Core Mandatory Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)
Specialist Mandatory Unit 4006: Mechatronics
Specialist Mandatory Unit 4008: Mechanical Principles
Specialist Mandatory Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
Specialist Mandatory Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement
Specialist Mandatory Unit 4020: Digital Principles

There will be a range of assessment methods used through practical application, which may include practical sessions, essays, reports, presentations and projects.