Level 4 – HNC in Engineering (Operations)
A BTEC Level 4 HNC in Operations Engineering gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills that are need to prepare for the next step in your career with a widely recognised higher level qualification.
| Course Code: | L4E-HMHC3 |
| Course & Registration Fee: | £2495 (incl. bridging units)* (£2395 for TECOL L3 learners) |
| Format: | On-line, distance learning |
| Award: | BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Operations) |
| Accreditation: | EDEXCEL |
| Duration: | Flexible – up to 32 months (or 36 months if bridging is required) |
| Requirements: | UK Resident BTEC Level 3 in Engineering* |
HNC in Operations Engineering – Content
HNC Manufacturing Engineering has been developed to focus on:
- the education and training of engineers/technicians who are employed at a professional level in a variety of types of technical work, including plant maintenance, operations and building management in ithe private and public sector
- providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the higher level skills in a technological and management context
- a common core of engineering units plus specific units relevant to the engineering operations,
- providing a qualifications progression route to HND (level 5) and degree (level 6)
This 8 unit course offers a balanced programme of engineering principles, design and applications within mechanical field. You can find out more about the content of this HNC by clicking on the units below:
- Engineering Design (Unit E4001)
- Engineering Maths (Unit E4002)
- Engineering Science (Unit E4003)
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Unit E4004)
- Maintenance Engineering (Unit E4018)
- Operations and Plant Management (Unit E4030)
- Electrical Systems & Fault Finding (Unit E4031)
- CAD for Maintenance Engineers (Unit E4032)
Each unit is further split into bite sized topics to make studying easier via our online Moodle education platform. You will be have 2 assessments for each unit. The above prices include the Edexcel BTEC registration fee, but some units may require some equipment / materials (check individual units) for practical exercises
Entry Qualifications
Should be one of the following:
- BTEC Level-3 Eng. 6 unit (Merit)
- BTEC Level-3 Eng. 9 unit (Pass)
- BTEC Level-3 Eng. 3 unit and 1 A/AS level
- NVQ Level-3 Eng. and Level-3 bridging units (see below)
- Appropriate STEM A/AS levels or equivalent
Normally we require at least 32 UCAS points. Students must also be a UK resident and non-native English should have a relevant qualification.
HNC Bridging Units
If you partially meet the level 3 requirements by having some existing level 3 qualifications or higher; level-3 bridging units for HNC will be required as part of your HNC programme.
Level-3 bridging units are included in HNC courses if required at no extra cost, and are:
- L3 Bridging Maths unit L3E-B1
- L3 Bridging Mechanical Principles unit L3E-B2
- L3 Electrical & Electronic Principles unit L3E-B3
Payment Options
To get started and enrolled please select payment choice (all prices include BTEC registration fee & VAT ):
| Full Payment: | £2495 single payment* | |
| 21 Month Payment Plan: | £135 deposit followed by 20 monthly payments of £135** | |
| 10 Month Payment Plan: | £240 deposit followed by 10 monthly payments of £240** |
* If you have completed your Level-3 course (6, 9, or 12 unit) with TECOL, your HNC fee will be reduced by £100 to £2395. Amount will be refunded after full purchase.
** We will contact you with direct debit arrangements