Harlow College
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ
Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk
Phone:01279 868100
This course is also offered part time, day time for a duration of 2 years.
If you are already working in the engineering industry and want to upskill, as either a Higher Apprenticeship or standalone HNC. Or if you want to progress to university top-up eventually to a full degree.
Find out more form the Pearson student guide:
https://www.pearson.com/en-gb/schools/campaigns/btec-higher-nationals.html
Why study?
The Level 4 HNC/HTQ in Engineering for England lays the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to the engineering sector as well as a focused introduction to latest advancements in engineering. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for more specialist subjects at Level 5, progression in a current job role 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 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.
Where will this course take me?
Engineering Technician or Senior Engineering Technician
Integration and Test Technician
Assistant Project Manager
Asset Management Engineer
Planning Engineer
Core modules
Unit 4001: Engineering Design
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)
Unit 4006: Mechatronics
Unit 4008: Mechanical Principles
Assessment & Feedback
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:
Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres
Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres. Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size
For the HNC, Centres will assess one compulsory Pearson-set unit targeted at particular skills. This is a Level 4 core unit carrying 15 credits.
All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre.
Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement
Unit 4020: Digital Principles
Each unit is equally weighted at 15 credits each.
Please note that course viability is subject to the final number of enrolments.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
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Course optionsThere are no specific entry requirements for this course.
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Course optionsVelizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ
Email:admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk
Phone:01279 868100
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