Engineering - Automation & Control for England

Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Electrical and electronic engineering

About this course

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

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2123 Electrical engineers
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2124 Electronics engineers
2129 Engineering professionals
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Uxbridge
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Electrical and electronic engineering