Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)

The HNC Mechanical Engineering for England programme is ideal for students wishing to work within the engineering industry. Students firstly study the HNC and then have the option to progress to the HND.

The HNC is an eight unit qualification which involves studying four mandatory core subjects and a further four specialist subjects. The units have been chosen to meet a broad range of local industry needs.

Assessments are mainly by assignment with some testing in the analytical subjects. The course provides high quality industry related training for those who wish to pursue a career in the engineering sector.

This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs are technical qualifications that have been developed by employers and awarding bodies so students can develop the skills that employers want.

Typical Modules Include:

Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Quality and Process Improvement

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:
Practical assessments
Timed assessments
Coursework
Written assessments