Level 4 - General Engineering

Higher National Certificate

2 years
Part time (1 day a week)
Doncaster campus
(Carolina Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PN)
This course is £3,600 per year and candidates will be able to apply for a Student Loan. This is available through Student Finance England. Go to gov.uk/student-finance for more information.
Age: 18+
Qualifications: Equivalent of 4 x GCSEs (Maths, English, Science) – grade C/4
AND
equivalent of 3 x A-Levels with at least 1 in appropriate subject (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) – grade C

Duration
2 years
Part time (1 day a week)
Location
Doncaster campus
(Carolina Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PN)
Cost
This course is £3,600 per year and candidates will be able to apply for a Student Loan. This is available through Student Finance England. Go to gov.uk/student-finance for more information.
Entry Requirements
Age: 18+
Qualifications: Equivalent of 4 x GCSEs (Maths, English, Science) – grade C/4
AND
equivalent of 3 x A-Levels with at least 1 in appropriate subject (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) – grade C

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in General Engineering is designed to develop knowledge and skills across a broad range of engineering technologies essential to businesses in a rapidly evolving economy. The programme also aims to give key transferable skills that are valued by employers.

Studies will focus on a core knowledge which is required by all engineers such as Engineering Design, Engineering Maths and Engineering Science. Additionally, the programme aims to provide essential engineering management skills.

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Course content

You will complete a broad range of units including:

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Maths
  • Engineering Science
  • Managing a Professional Management Project
  • Mechanical Principles
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Management
  • CAD for Engineering
  • Further Mathematics
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Sustainability

Progression

You could choose to continue your studies by progressing onto our Level 5 Higher National Diploma for a further two years, part-time.

You could also choose to apply for a higher apprenticeship, or go on to the second year of a full degree programme.

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