Engineering - Automation & Control for England

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Automation & Control) course provides a broad based education enabling successful students to enter careers in design and building operations in the Automation and control Engineering industry. In particular, the course aims to:
• Deliver Specialist Engineering units which are made up of 75% theory and 25% practical
session in workshops/labs
• Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for
successful performance in working life and thereby enable learners to make an immediate
contribution to employment at the appropriate professional level
• Prepare for a range of technical and management careers in Automation and Control
Engineering
• Equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in
the Automation and Control Engineering-based industry
• Provide specialist studies relevant to individual vocations and professions in which learners
are working or intend to seek employment in Automation and Control Engineering and its
related industries
• Enable progression onto (or count towards) an HND (Higher National Diploma) or further
professional qualification in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering or related area
• Provide a significant educational base for progression to Incorporated Engineer level