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BTEC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Course in Shrewsbury

Cost£7,425.00
Duration38 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-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, full-time during the day.

You'll study engineering principles, materials, thermodynamics, and design. The course runs over 38 weeks. It builds the technical knowledge employers expect from engineering technicians and graduate-entry roles.

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 (Full-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 explore engineering materials and their properties.
  • You'll learn thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering design and technical drawing.
  • You'll apply mathematics to solve engineering problems.
  • You'll understand manufacturing processes and production systems.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards in engineering.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work at Shrewsbury College. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than traditional exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the course. Tutors give feedback on each assignment to help you develop your skills.

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 on technical projects and site work.
  • Design engineer, creates technical drawings and product specifications.
  • Manufacturing engineer, improves production processes in a factory or plant.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps industrial machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Quality control engineer, checks products and processes meet required standards.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, the natural next step after the HNC and a further year of study.
  • BEng in Mechanical Engineering, a full honours degree for those aiming toward chartered engineer status.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 4 or 5, combining work and study in a specific engineering discipline.
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