| Mode of study | 1 lesson per week |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Campus | London Road Campus |
| Start date | 11 September 2024 Please note that day of week is just an indication at this stage and could be subject to change |
| Tuition Fee | £3,713 Tuition fees stated are the annual cost |
| Course code | PLR4EHG001 (2426) |
| Runs on | Wednesday 09:00-17:00 |
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Here at Shrewsbury Colleges Group, we are committed to providing vocationally relevant and industry specific Engineering courses and enabling our students to both enjoy an informative journey and gain crucial knowledge and skills and within their chosen area. All courses provide challenge and enable our students to both express themselves and understand their work in a wider context through research and analysis of the work of others. We pride ourselves on working with both regional and national employers in varying Engineering sectors, to ensure that we are providing our students with the most up to date and relevant teaching possible. We welcome you and look forward to working with you throughout your course here at Shrewsbury Colleges Group.
HTQ: Higher National Certificate/Diploma in General Engineering
This course is currently being review and aligned with the new HTQ standards. Content may change when the HTQ approval is provided.
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector-specific skills and experience through the specialist units in each pathway, with the opportunity to pursue a particular interest through the appropriate selection of optional units. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for more intense subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-stud, directed study and workplace activities.
Entry requirements could include a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering; a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject, (this profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C and/or 9 to 4), or other related Level 3 qualifications.
Entry to the course may also be available through related work experience.
Your work will be continually assessed throughout the course. The assessment will depend upon the particular module being studied. Typical assessment methods include assignments, practical experiments, log books and presentations. Please refer to the Course Specification for additional information.
The part-time HNC is a 2-year programme. You will be required to attend college for one day per week (Wednesday in year 1). The academic year is split into three terms over 30 weeks. Informal interview required. No concessions.
We do our best to make HE study as easy as possible for you and that includes making living away from home for the first time an exciting prospect, rather than a cause for concern. Student accommodation is now available in the centre of Shrewsbury.
Students can progress directly into a career in engineering or they may choose to continue their studies and study for an additional two years to achieve an HND qualification.