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Manufacturing Engineering HNC Level 4

Course Overview

This part-time, one day per week course is designed for those looking to develop a career in manufacturing engineering, with the emphasis on applying engineering principles to practical situations such as CAD/CAM and production lines. You will study in new, state-of-theart engineering facilities, with industry-standard equipment. The units studied offer a broad understanding of key principles in production and manufacturing.

The course is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of how advanced and innovative engineering underpins the manufacturing industry. This course can also form the academic part of a Higher Apprenticeship.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Design
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Quality and Process Improvement
  • Machining and Processing of Engineering Materials
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
  • Engineering Maths
  • Engineering Science

Course Overview

Course Overview

This part-time, one day per week course is designed for those looking to develop a career in manufacturing engineering, with the emphasis on applying engineering principles to practical situations such as CAD/CAM and production lines. You will study in new, state-of-theart engineering facilities, with industry-standard equipment. The units studied offer a broad understanding of key principles in production and manufacturing.

The course is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of how advanced and innovative engineering underpins the manufacturing industry. This course can also form the academic part of a Higher Apprenticeship.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Design
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Quality and Process Improvement
  • Machining and Processing of Engineering Materials
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
  • Engineering Maths
  • Engineering Science

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment of your performance will be carried out by means of assignments and may include laboratory work, investigations, projects, practical exercises and integrative assignments that link various subject areas.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

You could choose to progress on to an HND course at University Centre Somerset or study a Degree course at a university of your choice. Alternatively, you could progress to employment. Graduates find roles within industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy and water.

Entry Requirements

Typically entrants will possess:

  • Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Mature applicants with relevant experience who do not have the stated entry requirements are encouraged to apply.

Fees

The course fee is £3900.00* per year of study.

For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.

*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.

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April Open Evening – Cannington Campus

24th April 2024