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)**
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

A HNC is a level 4 qualification equivalent to university year 1 in Engineering. University year 1 Engineering prices are approx £9,000 so this offers a considerable saving opportunity.

HNC Operations 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:

  1. Engineering Design (Unit E4001)
  2. Engineering Maths (Unit E4002)
  3. Engineering Science (Unit E4003)
  4. Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Unit E4004)
  5. Maintenance Engineering (Unit E4018)
  6. Operations and Plant Management (Unit E4030)
  7. Electrical Systems & Fault Finding (Unit E4031)
  8. 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

**Purchase Options

This course is current only available to companies and organisations who wish to purchase and enrol 2 or more of their employees at a time. If interested in this option please contact admin@tecol.co.uk or call 08002289215 to discuss your requirements.