The HNC in Manufacturing Engineering is a unique course designed to meet the demands of the 21st century and address the shortfall of trained engineers.
Graduates will be in a position to make a valuable contribution to the industry upon successful completion of the programme, having developed the analytical, research and design skills essential in todays marketplace.
You will study a total of eight modules:
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement
Unit 4001:Engineering Design
Unit 4023: Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
Unit 4030: Industry 4.0
Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
Unit 4068: Industrial Robots
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project
(Modules are subject to change). Typical lessons will involve research-based activities, individual and group projects, practical applications and seminar presentations Assessment is through a combination of research and design tasks, practical investigations and analytical assignments, as well as observations and presentations
We are a member of the South East Institute of Technology, the SEIOT is a cutting-edge educational partnership of Colleges, Universities and Employers, designed to provide higher-level industrial training and skills development. Under the Institute of Technology banner, MidKent College is offering specialised courses that cater directly to the demands of the engineering and manufacturing industries. The IOT Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources to equip students with the skills required to help businesses thrive.
You will need one of the following:
A BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ National Certificate in Engineering A BTEC Extended Diploma/National Diploma in Engineering 80 UCAS points (under the new tariff) from A-levels (including a minimum B/5 grade in maths or a science subject)
This qualification has a high level of maths content, students will need strong maths skills in order to be successful on this programme. Students may undergo an initial maths assessment before they are enrolled, plea
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