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Level 4 HNC Manufacturing Engineering in Nottingham – Nottingham College Highfields Campus – Full-time

Cost£8,250.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 HNC Manufacturing Engineering in Nottingham. Classes run full-time at Nottingham College Highfields Campus, with daytime attendance over one year. This Pearson Edexcel level 4 hnc manufacturing engineering course is designed for those who have completed study at an advanced level, or who bring relevant industry experience and want to develop deeper technical and engineering capability. You'll explore the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering, combining mathematical and scientific principles with design, analysis, and project-based work. Entry typically requires 48 UCAS points or equivalent qualifications. Mature applicants with relevant professional experience are welcome to apply.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.

It is intended for students who have completed studies at an advanced level, or who have more varied experience and wish to pursue a career in engineering and manufacturing. The course contains significant project-based learning including laboratory investigations, design work, projects, case studies and tutorials.

The course aims to:

Develop skills in manufacturing and mechanical engineering Encourage students to develop solutions to manufacturing and mechanical problems Establish employability skills and develop a multi-tasking and multi-skills approach

Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and systems is developed by:

Understanding the general engineering industry and related work placements Examining historical, theoretical and ethical positions in response to engineering design Considering the relationship between traditional skills and developing technologies Being aware of the creative process of engineering design Understanding the behaviour of materials subjected to complex loading systems Determining the dynamic parameters of power transmission system elements and rotating systems

Practical skills essential for the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer include production methods technical aptitude, pre-planning and production organisation and presentational skills.

Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes.

Entry requirements

You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:

At least two A Levels at A2 BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma International Baccalaureate Access to HE Diploma T levels

Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff.

Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply mathematical and scientific principles to engineering design and analysis.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills through laboratory investigations, design projects, and case studies.
  • You'll study advanced design analysis and manufacturing techniques.
  • You'll explore engineering modelling methods used to optimise mechanical and thermodynamic systems.
  • You'll work on team-based projects, building analytical and collaborative skills.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sustainable and efficient product and system development.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with significant project-based work including laboratory investigations, design assignments, case studies, and tutorials. You'll study full-time during the day at Nottingham College Highfields Campus. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, projects, and practical tasks aligned with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Highfields Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Manufacturing engineer. Design and improve production processes and systems.
  • Mechanical engineer. Develop and test products across a range of industries.
  • Design engineer. Create engineering solutions from concept through to production.
  • Production engineer. Oversee manufacturing operations and quality control.
  • Process improvement engineer. Identify efficiencies in manufacturing environments.
  • Engineering technician. Support senior engineers on technical projects and analysis.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (Pearson Edexcel). The natural next step, taking you to a higher national diploma and closer to a full honours degree.
  • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. Many universities accept HNC graduates onto the second or third year of an engineering degree, depending on your results and the university's entry criteria.
  • Chartered Engineer pathway. With further experience and a degree, you can work toward professional registration with a relevant engineering institution.
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