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Manufacturing Operations
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Manufacturing Operations allows students to achieve a qualification equivalent to the first year of a degree. Taught by industry specialists dedicated to ensuring you acquire the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the sector, the programme offers the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of manufacturing and related professional standards. The duration of the course is one year full-time (two days per week).
After the course
On successful completion of the course you will gain a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Manufacturing Operations.
Upon completion of this course, you could progress to further study or employment.
Modules
You will study a range of units that will develop your specialist knowledge and skills. Listed below are examples of units that are likely to be studied:
Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling Principles; Manufacturing Operations Mathematics; Business Improvement Techniques for Engineers; Lean Techniques for Manufacturing Operations; Sustainability and the Environment in the Manufacturing Industry; Engineering Design; Materials Engineering with Polymers
Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline or in response to student and stakeholder feedback. Students can always find the most up-to-date information about their modules and who is teaching them in the course handbook.
You will continue to develop your report writing skills and presentation skills throughout this programme - you will become adept to writing at Level 4.
Assessment method
A typical week has around 10-12 hours of contact time in taught sessions, plus additional 1-1 support available by student request. As with all higher education programmes, students are required to take ownership of their learning and development and should expect to spend time studying and completing assessment tasks with independence outside of lectures.
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HCMO
- Institution code:
- Y25
- Campus name:
- Yeovil College University Centre
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Equivalent to at least 48 UCAS tariff points in associated subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Equivalent to at least 48 UCAS tariff points in associated subjects
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent to at least 48 UCAS tariff points in associated subjects
Scottish Higher
Equivalent to at least 48 UCAS tariff points in associated subjects
Typical entry requirements are 48 UCAS tariff points from two A levels or equivalent, BTEC Level 3 Diplomas, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate (with at least 24 points achieved), UCAS tariff points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, UCAS tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate and Welsh Baccalaureate are generally accepted. It is highly recommended that these 48 UCAS tariff points come from an Engineering or Science-based discipline, however, applicants from outside of these specialisms with relevant experience will be considered. Grade 4 (C) in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is required. Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English (or equivalent) and GCSE Physics is highly desirable. Applicants will be invited to attend an admission interview and will be advised of the criteria in advance.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over as of 1st September) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants. Please mail university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk to find out more.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 5.5, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please email university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £7228* | Year 1 |
| England | £7228* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7228* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7228* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7228* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please be aware that the fee amounts listed here are subject to an approval decision by the OfS about our Access and Participation Plan.
For full information about tuition fees please see the 'YCUC Fees' and 'YCUC HE Fees Policy', both available in the 'Policies and Reports' area of our website. Please also be aware that fees are payable each year of the programme.
There are no required additional costs for the programme. Whilst some students may choose to buy their own copies of certain key texts this isn't essential as relevant resources are available through the College's Learning Resources Centre.
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Email:university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk
Phone:01935 845454
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