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BTEC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Course in Radstock

Cost£3,500
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

£3,500 if you're not eligible for free funding. Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Bath College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Course in Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus one day per week, making it well suited to those in work on day release. Funding may be available for some learners, so contact the centre to find out what applies to you.

This Level 4 BTEC mechanical engineering qualification covers mechanical and general engineering principles, mathematics, and applied engineering practice. You study part-time over two years, attending for 36 weeks each year. Units build on your existing Level 3 knowledge and develop the technical depth employers expect of engineering technicians and junior engineers.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England.

Who this course is for

Bath College offers Higher National Certificate in General, Mechanical and Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses. These part-time two-year courses are delivered over one day per week for 36 weeks making it suitable for those employed in industry who are permitted day release for study. Mechanical Engineering course is primarily intended to give students the opportunity to build on their qualifications to further their Mechanical and General Engineering careers.

Entry requirements

The HNC requires 96 UCAS points via A-levels or Level 3 AME / Diploma or any other suitable qualification. Merits are required in the following BTEC Level 3 Units: RQF/ NQF 2016 Unit 1 Engineering Principles / Unit 7. Calculus to solve engineering problems / Unit 8. Further engineering mathematics. Or QCF 2010 Unit 4. Mathematics for engineering technicians / Unit 28.Further mathematics for engineering technicians. GCSE English and M...- see website for more details

What you will learn

  • You'll apply engineering principles to mechanical systems and components.
  • You'll use calculus and further mathematics to solve engineering problems.
  • You'll analyse forces, stress, and material behaviour in mechanical contexts.
  • You'll study thermodynamics and fluid mechanics as they apply to engineering.
  • You'll interpret and produce engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • You'll develop project and professional skills relevant to engineering roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions one day per week at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments and practical tasks set against Pearson Edexcel unit criteria. Each unit is assessed separately, and you build a portfolio of work across the two years. There are no formal written exams for most units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bath College Somer Valley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanical Engineer, designs and develops mechanical systems and components.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers on technical projects and maintenance.
  • Design Engineer, works on product development and technical drawings.
  • Manufacturing Engineer, improves production processes in a factory or plant.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps industrial machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Quality Engineer, checks that products and processes meet technical standards.

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5), the natural next step after the HNC, deepening your technical knowledge.
  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, a full honours degree for those aiming for chartered engineer status.
  • Engineering Council registration, a professional milestone for qualified engineers building a long-term career.
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