Level 4 HNC Manufacturing Engineering in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time route into higher-level engineering study and work. The course runs over 38 weeks and covers the technical knowledge and practical understanding that manufacturing engineering roles demand. You'll study at Level 4, the same level as the first year of a university degree. An annual fee applies for this course. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering is a well-regarded qualification that employers in engineering and manufacturing recognise at technician and junior engineer level.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course HNC/HTQ in Manufacturing 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 engineering design and manufacturing processes.
You'll develop knowledge of materials science and their applications in manufacturing.
You'll learn how to apply mathematics and science to solve engineering problems.
You'll explore quality management systems and their role in production environments.
You'll examine health, safety, and environmental standards relevant to manufacturing.
You'll build understanding of project management within an engineering context.
You'll analyse manufacturing systems, including automation and control technologies.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Shrewsbury College, full-time across the week. BTEC Higher National qualifications are assessed through a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. You'll complete unit-based assignments that apply your knowledge to real engineering scenarios. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with work submitted and marked unit by unit.
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
Manufacturing engineer, supporting production planning and process improvement
Quality control technician, monitoring standards on the production line
Production supervisor, overseeing manufacturing operations and teams
CAD technician, producing engineering drawings and technical designs
Process engineer, analysing and improving manufacturing workflows
Maintenance engineer, keeping production equipment running safely
Engineering technician, supporting senior engineers across projects
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Manufacturing Engineering (Level 5) - the natural next step, taking your studies to the second year of degree level.
BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering - many universities accept an HNC or HND for direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3, leading to a full honours degree.
Chartered Engineer status via the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - a longer-term professional goal for those building a career in engineering.
