HNC in Manufacturing Engineering (HTQ)

Study LevelLevel 4 Course TypeHigher Education Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2026 Study ModeFull-time LocationTrinity Green UCAS CodeN064

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Overview

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:

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.

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:

Essays
Technical reports
Presentations
Reflective accounts
Project based 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.

Progression Opportunities

After completing the HNC, learners can progress to:
HND in Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering and manufacturing roles within industry
Higher level apprenticeships
Further specialist study

Enrichment opportunities: TBC

Details will be confirmed nearer to the start of the course.

Career Outlook

Engineering

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Course information code: PFHN064