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BTEC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Course in Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury College

Cost£3,713.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll study engineering principles, materials, thermodynamics, and design. The course covers the knowledge and skills used in mechanical engineering roles. It suits anyone who wants to study at a higher level while keeping other commitments.

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

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course HNC/HTQ in Mechanical Engineering (Part-time). Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for details

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of mechanical engineering and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll learn about engineering materials and their properties.
  • You'll explore thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering design and technical drawing.
  • You'll understand manufacturing processes and production methods.
  • You'll apply mathematics and science to solve engineering problems.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards in engineering.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Shrewsbury College. Teaching combines lectures, practical work, and group activities. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College 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 across a range of technical tasks.
  • Design engineer, creates technical drawings and product specifications.
  • Manufacturing engineer, improves production processes in a factory or workshop.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps industrial machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Quality control engineer, checks products and processes meet required standards.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Mechanical Engineering (Pearson Edexcel), the natural next step after the HNC, deepening your technical knowledge.
  • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, a full degree that many universities accept HNC or HND holders onto, often with advanced entry.
  • Chartered Engineer status with a professional body such as IMechE, a longer-term goal for those building a career in engineering.
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