HNC in Manufacturing Engineering (HTQ)
Study LevelLevel 4 Course TypeHigher Education Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2026 Study ModeFull-time LocationTrinity Green UCAS CodeN064Overview
Key Info
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.
- Engineering Design – An introduction to the engineering design process, including drawings, requirements and specifications.
- Engineering Maths – Mathematical methods used to support engineering activities and technical decision‑making.
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson‑set) – Planning, delivering and evaluating a substantial project that reflects real engineering practice.
- Production Engineering for Manufacture – Manufacturing methods, materials, tools and production systems.
- Quality and Process Improvement – Approaches to quality assurance, process control and continuous improvement.
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) – Skills in using CAD software and understanding its links to manufacturing processes.
- Industry 4.0 – An introduction to digital and “smart” technologies shaping modern industry.
- Industrial Robots – Robotics principles, programming and applications within automated environments.
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A minimum of 80 UCAS points, including at least one Level 3 qualification in Maths, Physics or Computer Science, plus: GCSE Maths Grade 4 GCSE English Grade 3 (or equivalent)
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Level 3 Qualification in Engineering along with industry experience.
Assessments may include elements of:
- practical assessments
- portfolios of evidence
- ‘in class’ tests
- lab work
- case studies
- reflective activities where you look back over your experiences, analyse them with the assistance of relevant theory and reflective tools, and learn from the experience;
- online discussions that you have had with your peers, tutors and invited contributors to the programme;
- oral and written reports;
- journals, blogs and log books;
- plans (e.g., action plans, plans for your group activities);
- presentations
All written work related to assessments will be submitted via Turnitin to ensure
authentication of students’ work
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.
Successful completion of the programme can lead to an HND in Manufacturing Engineering. The programme is designed to support career progression for anyone working in Engineering or for those who would like to develop their knowledge and skills and pursue a career in this field.
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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