Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Award: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

UCAS Code: Not applicable

Location of study: Kingston Hall Road

Awarding body: Students who complete the course successfully will receive a higher national qualification from Pearson.

Course duration: 2 years (part-time)

Academic year dates: Full-time course: N/A, Part-time course: September 2020 - June 2022

Days of the week: You will be expected to attend one full day per week

Part-time study: Studying part-time means you will study the programme over two years instead of one. This means that you will attend for one full day a week only (Usually this will be on Wednesdays for the 1st Year and Tuesdays for the 2nd Year).

Work placements: Many of our students come from a range of companies with whom the College has well-established links. Suitable for both apprentices and general students, this course provides development to Level 4, which many companies require for their apprenticeship schemes and general staff training. Please note that you are responsible for any costs incurred in travelling to and from work and the College, and for any accommodation costs.

Timetables: Timetables are normally available at enrolment. Please note that this programme runs for one FULL day per week as stated above. Generally, this means that classes are timetabled from 09:00 to 18:00 with a lunch break.

Course leader: Dr Suresh Sreedharan; Phone number: 020 8268 3173 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Successful completion of a full BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, with a minimum of two units with Merit grades, one of which must be a Maths unit, or 48 UCAS points from two appropriate full A Levels one of which must be Maths at a minimum of grade C. As the HNC demands significant analytical skills, all applicants will be required to have a formal interview and complete a diagnostic test to confirm that their Maths base is sufficient to be developed to Level 4. Additionally all students must have Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 (or Level 2 equivalent).

Additional requirements

References from an official email address (ie. NOT Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) This can be from your previous institution if you were a student in the last 4 years or from a line manager if you are currently working. Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, where they will be required to further demonstrate their suitability for the course by taking a diagnostic test.

Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning or experience:

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another higher education institution, you may be able to enter the course at level 5 or level 6. For further information please visit our Credit Transfer page [link]. Other qualifications and relevant work experience may also count for academic credit. Further information is available at our Accreditation of Prior Learning page

Students who successfully complete this qualification may wish to progress to a Higher National Diploma in Engineering, an undergraduate degree or employment in Engineering, Maintenance-related roles.

Award: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

UCAS Code: Not applicable

Location of study: Kingston Hall Road

Awarding body: Students who complete the course successfully will receive a higher national qualification from Pearson.

Course duration: 2 years (part-time)

Academic year dates: Full-time course: N/A,

Part-time course: September 2022 - June 2024

Days of the week: You will be expected to attend one full day per week

Part-time study: Studying part-time means you will study the programme over two years instead of one. This means that you will attend for one full day a week only (Usually this will be on Wednesdays for the 1st Year and Tuesdays for the 2nd Year).

Work placements: Many of our students come from a range of companies with whom the College has well-established links. Suitable for both apprentices and general students, this course provides development to Level 4, which many companies require for their apprenticeship schemes and general staff training.

Please note that you are responsible for any costs incurred in travelling to and from work and the College, and for any accommodation costs.

Timetables: Timetables are normally available at enrolment. Please note that this programme runs for one FULL day per week as stated above. Generally, this means that classes are timetabled from 09:00 to 18:00 with a lunch break.

Course leader: Dr Suresh Sreedharan; Phone number: 020 8268 3173 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Suitable applicants requiring a Tier 4 Visa will be contacted by our International and Compliance Officer, who will guide you through the process. These are the courses available for Tier 4 students.