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.

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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