The HNC in Manufacturing Engineering provides a solid grounding in the principles and practices used across the manufacturing sector. The course is designed for learners who want to develop their technical skills, understand modern engineering processes, and progress into higher study or industry roles.
Throughout the programme, students build their confidence in design, problem‑solving, digital engineering tools and production techniques. The course also introduces the latest developments in advanced manufacturing, preparing learners for the evolving demands of the engineering workplace.
You will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of manufacturing engineering and be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.
The course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment. This involves developing your abilities and confidence to work across different engineering functions and to lead, manage, respond to change and tackle a range of complex engineering situations.
Learners will study a range of units that reflect current industry practice:
Applicants should meet one of the following:
Level 3 Qualification in Engineering, plusMinimum 80 UCAS pointsGCSE Maths Grade 4GCSE English Grade 3
or
A minimum of 80 UCAS points, including at least one Level 3 qualification in Maths, Physics or Computer Science, plus:GCSE Maths Grade 4GCSE English Grade 3 (or equivalent)
or
Level 3 Qualification in Engineering along with industry experience.
All assessments are assignment based. Students will be assessed through a variety of tasks, which may include:
Although this course does not directly offer work experience, there are opportunities for you to undertake a work placement or work experience during your time studying on this course.
Progression Opportunities
Enrichment opportunities: TBC
Details will be confirmed nearer to the start of the course.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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