HNC General Engineering - Express Route
Key Details
- Available at:Rhyl
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
1 year
HNC General Engineering - Express RouteUniversity-level Courses
Part Time
If you are applying to study part-time you can apply directly to the campus of your choice.
The application system is currently closed.
Course Description
Our curriculum covers essential areas, structured into eight focused units to ensure you gain comprehensive Higher Education Engineering expertise in one year.
If you are employed or have experience within the engineering industry, this course will provide you with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification which can be used for career development or to enter study at degree level.
It is suitable for people who are employed, for example, in systems design, manufacture, maintenance and technical services areas of the mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering industries. It is also a suitable course if you have completed a Level 3 qualification and wish to further develop your skills with a view to employment in the engineering industry.
The first eight units represents the minimum credits required to be awarded a HNC. These units are equally split between mandatory core units, Electrical/Electronic units and Engineering units.
In order to develop as an all-round Engineer, the further four units listed have been included to give the student a better experience both in-terms of Engineering knowledge and academic/scholastic achievement.
Although these units would only be delivered if enough interest was generated, it is highly recommended that students undertake them as optional extra units at the current extra unit cost.
Specialist additional pathways (subject to number of applications):
Available at the Dolgellau campus:
• HNC General Engineering
Available at the Llangefni campus:
Llangefni offers students the General Engineering title but with Electrical OR Mechanical units available to choose, depending on employment status
Llangefni does not offer additional units which require extra payments.
Available at the Rhyl campus:
• HNC General Engineering
Additional information
More detailed information on Modules is to be found in the ‘Additional Campus/Course Information’ section.
Fees
Visit our course fees page for information on full and part-time degree course fees.
Financial Support
Visit our financial support page for information on the range of support available.
Additional Costs
Additional costs may be associated with the following:
- Travel associated with attending the programme and work experience, outside visits, field trips, suitable clothing for work/placement, additional printing above allowance, memory sticks, other stationery related costs.
- It may also be advantageous, but not a requirement, to purchase various software products that are used on the course, such software requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
- At times, there may be outside visits to companies, events/shows etc, and the student should budget for this.
More detailed information on other costs associated with your course and work placements/work experience (if applicable) will be outlined in the programme validation document and explained to you at your interview.
Start date
September
Entry Criteria
Language requirements:
- GCSE in Welsh or English as first language, grade C/4 or above
- Any degrees, diplomas or certificates eligible should have been taught and assessed in Welsh or English, or
- For overseas applicants, for entry onto Level 4, English fluency to IELTS 5.5 or higher (with no element less than 5.0)
- For overseas applicants, for entry onto Level 5 or above, English fluency to IELTS 6 or higher (with no element less than 5.5)
Academic requirements:
Minimum entry requirement of 32 UCAS tariff points with at least 16 points from a full A-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification.
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or a Full A-Level in a STEM subject is required.
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile should be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C/4 (or equivalent)
- GCSE Mathematics/Numeracy, grade C/4 or above, or Key/Essential Skill equivalent level. For applicants without these qualifications, evidence of numeracy skills at a suitable level to meet the demands of the programme successfully, will need to be demonstrated.
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- A relevant Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above
Applications are welcomed from students who do not meet the standard entry criteria but who have relevant experience. In such cases, all applicants will be interviewed, and each application will be treated on its individual merits as per Grŵp Llandrillo Menai policy.
Mature students are welcomed and suitability assessed at the interview stage.
In some cases a BTEC L3 in Engineering will be offered as a Bridging Course for 1 academic year.
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you're interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
Delivery
The course is delivered through a blend of the following:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Lab work
- Student centred learning
- Virtual learning environment (MOODLE)
Timetable
Part-time: 1 year
Contact:
For specific course enquiries, please contact:
Grace Gregson (Administration - Llandrillo): gregso1g@gllm.ac.uk
For general enquiries about our degrees, please contact: degrees@gllm.ac.uk
Assessment
The course is assessed through a blend of the following:
- Assignments in the form of Engineering reports
- Presentations
- Practical assignments
- Portfolio
Feedback
Where relevant, assessments will be marked and returned to students with constructive and developmental feedback. Effective feedback combines information which enables students to understand the strengths and limitations of their past performance, and information which enables them to recognise how future performance can be improved. Students will be provided with feedback in a timely manner and this feedback will justify how the grade has been awarded. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on the feedback given and identify their strengths, things they found challenging and areas for development that they will feed forward to their next assessment. Feedback will include linking evidence to assessment criteria to demonstrate how the student will have met the learning outcomes.
Progression
The Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in General Engineering have been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.
It is essential that learners gain the maximum benefit from their programme of study. The development of this qualification has been informed by discussions/relevant publications from the Engineering Council UK (EC (UK)) and the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance (SEMTA).
Upon successful completion, learners may be eligible to apply for Year 2 entry on the funded Degree Apprenticeship programme or continue their studies towards a level 5 Higher National Diploma at a partner campus (Rhos).
Course module information Rhyl
Modules include:
Engineering Design
Mastering design principles from conceptualisation to engineering solutions.
Engineering Mathematics
Developing the fundamental mathematical skills necessary for advanced engineering analysis.
Engineering Science
Exploring key mechanical and electrical engineering principles for system analysis.
CAD for Engineers
Gaining proficiency in Computer-Aided Design software to bridge design concepts with practical application.
Project
Learning essential skills for effective project management in an engineering context.
Mechanical Workshop Practices
Building core practical engineering skills through immersive mechanical workshop experience.
Engineering Management
Introducing fundamental management principles applied within the engineering industry.
Quality and Process Improvement
Understanding the essential principles and methods to enhance engineering process quality and efficiency.
Other details
Course type: University-level Courses
Level:
4
Programme Area:
- Engineering
