Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England – Full Time – Level 4

Modules offered may vary.

Core modules include:

• Engineering Design
• Engineering Maths
• Managing a Professional Project
• Production Engineering for Manufacture
• Quality Process Improvement
• Mechanical Principles
• Fluid Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines

September – June

• You must have achieved an appropriate technician or craft qualification at Level 3 or similar, and a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• The most common eligible qualifications include A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas/National Diplomas and Access to HE Diplomas.
• Non-standard applicants for both full and part time modes of study will be considered based on individual merit and industrial experience relevant to the programme.

You will be assessed through a range of integrated assignments, case studies, projects and tests which are planned throughout the year.

After successfully completing this course, you can progress to a foundation degree in engineering or directly into the second year of an appropriate degree at University Centre Middlesbrough. A HNC award opens the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines including design, manufacturing, project management and IT.

Successful students may also choose to progress to the HND Mechancial Engineering for England qualification.

Fees payable directly to Middlesbrough College: £5,000 per year.

Student finance code – 557026

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Please apply through UCAS for this course. Our team will contact you for further details to arrange an interview. If your application is successful, we will formally offer you a place via UCAS.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply directly to us, then please press the ‘apply now’ button at the top of this webpage. If your application is successful, we will formally offer you a place on the programme and upload your application to UCAS for you.