Aeronautical Engineering

The Higher National Certificate is a university-level qualification (Level 4) with a strong vocational emphasis. It is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment or the opportunity to progress to study at university.

For people currently employed in a related field, an HNC provides the opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills, combining work and study and may be a more cost-effective alternative to university study. This course is equivalent to the first year of a full time university-level programme.

Our supportive environment for learning will give you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you with individual attention whilst studying. You will get to know all your teachers well and benefit from a supportive and friendly environment.

Progression:

Students may go onto a wide and varied range of Engineering career pathways. Also students may choose to progress onto a HND Engineering course, or to an appropriate Engineering Degree programme.

The Higher National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering has been developed to focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in the Aeronautical Engineering Industries.

MODULES

Common Units:

• Unit 4001: Engineering Design

• Unit 4002: Engineering Maths

• Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project

Mandatory Specialist Unit:

• Unit 4041: Aircraft Aerodynamics

• Unit 4042: Aircraft Electrical Power and Distribution Systems

• Unit 4043: Airframe Mechanical Systems

• Unit 4044: Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications

• Unit 4045: Turbine Rotary Wing Mechanical and Flight Systems

There is a strong emphasis on analysis and evaluation of subject-specialist concepts and procedures. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

What modules are covered?

The Higher National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering has been developed to focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in the Aeronautical Engineering Industries.

Indicative Modules:

• Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Engineering Science
• Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Aeronautical Pathway:

• Aerodynamic Principles and Aircraft Design
• Aircraft Structural Integrity
• Aircraft Propulsion Technology
• Aircraft Gas Turbine Science
• Engineering Design

There is strong emphasis on analysis and evaluation of subject-specialist concepts and procedures. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life, enabling learners to make an immediate contribution providing flexibility knowledge skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career.