HNC Engineering

…you want a career in engineering

…you prefer vocational, hands-on courses

…you’re numerate, creative and self-motivated

The course provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector.

You will study units including:

• Engineering Maths 1

• Design and Manufacture

• Mechanical Science 1

• Thermofluids 1

• Professional Engineering Techniques

• Measurement System

You will learn through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions and will be assessed via coursework and examination.

You would usually need at least one of the following:

• A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Merit

• DD at A Level

• DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate

• Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes

Plus: GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include maths and English Language (or equivalent). Mature students with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

After successfully completing this course you could move on to employment in aeronautical, automotive or composites and related fields of engineering. You could also progress to further study with either the HND or engineering degrees.

You would usually need at least one of the following:

• A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Merit

• DD at A Level

• DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate

• Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes

Plus: GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include maths and English Language (or equivalent). Mature students with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

From 2025, this course will be delivered at our new HiVE centre. The multi-million-pound, building is designed to accommodate aspiring engineers.