The purpose of this two-year course is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the engineering sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world. This qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The objectives of this qualification are to:
equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment
develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different engineering functions and to lead, manage, respond to change and tackle a range of complex engineering situations
provide the core skills required for a range of careers in engineering, specifically those related to electrical and electronic engineering
offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions
develop students’ understanding of the major impact that new digital and software technologies have on the engineering environment
provide insight to electrical and electronic engineering and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace
equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values
to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
BTEC Higher Nationals in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England provide a vocational context in which students can develop the knowledge and academic study skills they need to progress to university degree courses. These academic study skills include:
The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to electrical and electronic engineering. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for more specialist subjects at Level 5 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 electrical and electronic 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.
Modules
To gain the BTEC Level 4 HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification you must achieve a minimum of 120 credits through both Core and Specialist Mandatory units which include:
Unit 4001: Engineering Design (15)
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths (15)
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (15)
Unit 4014: Professional Engineering for Manufacture (15)
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement (15)
Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and PLCs (15)
Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles (15)
Unit 4021: Electrical Machines (15)
Note: The range of units available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Entry requirements
Typically, one of the following L3 qualifications would meet our academic entry requirements:
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 should be supported by a minimum GCSE grade of 4 in English and Maths
other related Level 3 qualification.
Mature students without formal academic qualifications but with relevant industry/subject experience will be considered on an individual basis.
If your first language is not English, we accept IELTS (Academic) at grade 6 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking).
We require evidence of international qualifications at point of application. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to consider applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
Other specific entry requirements:
We will invite you to attend a course interview
Future career and study opportunities
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding on which students can build should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. On successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, students can develop their careers in the sector through:
higher study
entering employment
continuing existing employment
linking with the appropriate professional body
committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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