ENGINEERING FOR ENGLAND (HTQ)

Harlow College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Engineering and technology

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

If you are already working in the engineering industry and want to upskill, as either a Higher Apprenticeship or standalone HNC. Or if you want to progress to university top-up eventually to a full degree.

Find out more form the Pearson student guide: https://www.pearson.com/en-gb/schools/campaigns/btec-higher-nationals.html

Why study? The Level 4 HNC/HTQ in Engineering for England lays the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to latest advancements in engineering. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for more specialist subjects at Level 5, progression in a current job role or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.

Students will gain a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge linked to practical skills obtained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace.

By the end of Level 4 study, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of engineering. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.

Where will this course take me? Engineering Technician or Senior Engineering Technician Integration and Test Technician Assistant Project Manager Asset Management Engineer Planning Engineer

Core modules Unit 4001: Engineering Design Unit 4002: Engineering Maths Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set) Unit 4006: Mechatronics Unit 4008: Mechanical Principles

Assessment & Feedback Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of: Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres. Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size For the HNC, Centres will assess one compulsory Pearson-set unit targeted at particular skills. This is a Level 4 core unit carrying 15 credits. All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre. Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement Unit 4020: Digital Principles Each unit is equally weighted at 15 credits each.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time day

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HNC

Location: Harlow

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Harlow

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2123 Electrical engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2126 Aerospace engineers
2119 Natural and social science professionals
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Harlow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Engineering and technology