Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free HNC Instrumentation and Control Course in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration448 hours
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Apply now →

About this course

Free HNC Instrumentation and Control Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, part-time during the day.

The course covers instrumentation and control engineering at Level 4. It combines theory with practical work, focusing on industrial applications. Topics include control systems, measurement, and process technology. Around 448 hours of study are spread across the programme at a manageable pace.

You'll finish with an HNC in Instrumentation and Control.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the instrumentation & control sector.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications. Higher Nationals Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs & HNDs) are designed to provide a programme of specialist vocational learning at Levels 4 and 5 which reflects the requirement of professional organisations and meets the National Occupational Standards for each sector or industry.  Higher Nationals are recognised internationally by employers as providing learners with the key concepts and practical skills for direct progression to, or within, employment. The Higher National Certificate is administered and ratified by Teesside University, and is taught at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of instrumentation and measurement systems.
  • You'll learn how industrial control systems work.
  • You'll apply engineering theory to real process environments.
  • You'll develop skills in fault diagnosis and maintenance of control equipment.
  • You'll explore electrical and electronic principles relevant to the sector.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and industry standards.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at the college. Learning combines taught sessions with practical work. Assessment is through assignments and project-based tasks. The course has been developed with local industry, so practical examples reflect real workplace settings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Instrumentation technician, installs and maintains measurement equipment in industrial plants.
  • Control systems engineer, designs and manages automated control processes.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps plant and machinery running safely.
  • Electrical engineer, works on electrical systems in industrial settings.
  • Engineering technician, supports engineers across a range of technical tasks.
  • Process technician, monitors and adjusts production processes.

What you could study next

  • HND in Engineering, the next step up from an HNC and a route toward a full degree.
  • BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, for those aiming at chartered engineer status.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 4 or 5, combining work and study in an engineering role.
Apply on hartlepoolfe.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Hartlepool College Of Further Education

More courses near you