Entry Requirements
A variety of options, please see below
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
Full time:
1 year
Timetable
Various
Key Features & Benefits
- Fantastic learning facilities
- We work with over 3,000 employers to help you find a job
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering is designed to address an increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways whilst providing you with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study.
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Overview
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to address an increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways whilst providing you with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study.
Designed with input from industry, employers, professional bodies, tutors, students, and higher education institutions, these qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of a changing market. The result is a qualification designed and developed to meet professional standards, recognised by employers and universities, which develop not only academic skills and abilities, but also work-readiness skills. These qualifications are highly respected by employers.
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What will I study?
In order to gain the HNC Electrical and Electronics Engineering qualification you will undertake the following units.
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Maths
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Production Engineering for Manufacture
- Automation
- Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Quality and Process Improvement
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Electrical Machines.
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Entry Requirements
Acceptance onto the HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England course will be subject to applicants meeting the following criteria:
- A minimum of 32 UCAS points that are from relevant fields (such as level 3s or A-levels in science-based subjects) or 64 UCAS points from unrelated subject areas.
- A GCSE in Maths (or the equivalent level 2 or higher qualification) at grade 4 or higher (formerly a C).
- You will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English, at a standard equivalent to attaining GCSE English with a minimum grade 3 (formerly a D). Alternatively, you may be asked to write and email to the team or a short piece of writing, to demonstrate sufficient literacy.
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but who have other qualifications or related work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis on their individual merits and offers can vary. An interview or other diagnostic assessment may be used to determine eligibility for entry.
Care Leavers or Young Carers
We want students from all backgrounds to have the opportunity to go to University. If you have spent three months or more in local authority care OR are a young carer, you will be eligible for a contextual offer. This is a grade reduction of 1-A Level grade below our standard entry requirements. For example, a standard offer of CCC, would become CCD. MMM at Level 3 Extended Diploma would become MMP. To apply we advise that you tick the box on your UCAS application which identifies you have spent time in care and to help identify you as eligible for our contextual offer.
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How will I be assessed?
Throughout the course a range of assessment techniques will be used such as: practical assessments, essays, presentations, time-limited controlled assessments, reports and logbooks etc.
You will be required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities which focus on the development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills. The assessment reflects not only what you know but also what you can do to succeed in employment and higher education.
A variety of forms of assessment evidence are used. For some units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary and, for others, you will need to carry out your own calculations, research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.
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Teaching and Learning
The learning environment and facilities include lecture theatres, classrooms, technology suites, laboratories and workshops, the library and skills labs, small group rooms and quiet zones. Learning methods will vary according to the programme of study but will include lectures and tutorials. In addition, seminars, field trips, work placements, role-play or scenario activities, laboratory and workshop practical demonstrations, guest lectures, discussions and debates all contribute to the learning experience to support the acquisition of subject specific skills and knowledge and the development of transferable and employment related skills.
In addition to your Guided Learning contact hours (see Study Hours section below), you will also have timetabled meetings with your personal/pastoral tutor to discuss issues on a one-to-one basis.
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.
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What can I do next?
Once you have completed the course you can progress on to a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. This will enable you to achieve a Level 5 qualification with one year of additional full-time study.
Alternatively you may choose to gain employment with your HNC. This qualification is ideal for those seeking promotion to team-leader or first line manager/supervisor level in an Engineering role.
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Fees and Financial information
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Fees and Finance
Fees
Studying for a degree is not as expensive as you think – especially if you stay local. There are no upfront fees to pay if you take out a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England.
Financial support
There is a range of financial support available to you, including generous support from the College.
Additional costs
There may be additional costs to consider that are not included in the tuition fees. These costs can vary based on your course and personal choices.
There are some general additional course costs to consider that can apply to all courses:
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Study Hours
This is a full-time course so you will undertake both Guided Learning and Independent Study.
- Guided Learning may take the form of lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and visits, or 1-to-1 supervision/tutorial.
- Independent Study will take place in your own time, either on or off campus, and will be used for reading, research, and the completion of coursework.
Studies per module
In each academic year, for each module, you will receive approximately*:
- HNC (per module) – 60 hours Guided Learning, supported by 90 hours of Independent Study per module
- HND (per module) – 60 hours Guided Learning, supported by 90 hours of Independent Study per module
Modules may take place in a semesterised design or a linear fashion:
- Semesterised design means they will run September until December (15 weeks), or January to May (15 weeks)
- Linear fashion means they will run the full year (30 weeks).
On rare occasions modules may have a different weighting of credits, duration through the year, or both.
*Based on a 15-credit weighting. Please refer to module specifications for variations in this weighting.
Weekly study
Each week you will normally study for approximately:
- HNC (per week) – 16 hours of Guided Learning per week, up to 2 hours of tutorial (based on group size), and 24 hours per week of Independent Study
- HND (per week) – 16 hours of Guided Learning per week, up to 2 hours of tutorial (based on group size), and 24 hours per week of Independent Study
Further details
The amount of Guided Study, and how it is distributed per week, will be shown in your Timetables and Subject Outlines. You can determine the schedule of Independent Study yourself around your lessons.
The overall design of your modules and study hours is detailed within Module Specifications. These are available upon request.
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