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Course Code | LP00635 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Part Time, 2 years – part time, day releaseStudents on this course will be required to undertake periods of self study, additional to taught hours.This programme will be delivered through a combination of online and face to face sessions to suit your individual needs, subject to us being able to work within the Welsh Government guidance and legislation to ensure the safety of you and our staff. We will also continue to support those with additional learning needs remotely. Please note that where work placements are not able to be fulfilled for safety reasons we will adapt modules to include work related projects in a way that will still develop your work based skills. |
Department | Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance |
Start Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
End Date | 20 Jun 2025 |
Course Overview
The HNC in Mechanical Technology is offered at Cambria through a collaborative agreement with Wrexham Glyndŵr University. It comprises of a two year part-time study with day release and requires the completion of vocationally-specific modules.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to those vocations and professions within which students are employed.
HNCs are benchmark qualifications for Engineering Technicians, recognised by industry and essential for certain positions in HM Forces. Our HNC course introduces you to the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science, business and management skills you will need to succeed and provide you with an opportunity to hone your maths and IT skills.
MODULES:
• Business & Management Techniques
• Engineering Mathematics
• Mechanical Science
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Computer Applications
• Project (Industrial based)
• Mechanical Principles
• CAD/CAM
This is a course for applicants that are employed in a relevant engineering field. Employers will be required to support their employees with time to attend the course and carry out their studies, with no requirement for the hours to be made up elsewhere, or deductions in salary
Employers and students would be required to sign a Learning Agreement to be eligible to access Degree Apprenticeship Funding.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to those vocations and professions within which students are employed.
HNCs are benchmark qualifications for Engineering Technicians, recognised by industry and essential for certain positions in HM Forces. Our HNC course introduces you to the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science, business and management skills you will need to succeed and provide you with an opportunity to hone your maths and IT skills.
MODULES:
• Business & Management Techniques
• Engineering Mathematics
• Mechanical Science
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Computer Applications
• Project (Industrial based)
• Mechanical Principles
• CAD/CAM
This is a course for applicants that are employed in a relevant engineering field. Employers will be required to support their employees with time to attend the course and carry out their studies, with no requirement for the hours to be made up elsewhere, or deductions in salary
Employers and students would be required to sign a Learning Agreement to be eligible to access Degree Apprenticeship Funding.
Assessment is undertaken through written submission, time-controlled examinations and practical activities.
All are subject to Glyndŵr University assessment procedures.
All are subject to Glyndŵr University assessment procedures.
Edexcel BTEC (Level 3) Diploma or Certificate or one A Level in Mathematics or a relevant science subject plus one other.
• Suitable experience may be accepted instead of formal qualifications subject to interview.
• The entry requirements are given as general guidance to the level of offer made. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, then please contact us.
• Suitable experience may be accepted instead of formal qualifications subject to interview.
• The entry requirements are given as general guidance to the level of offer made. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, then please contact us.
Upon completion learners could progress onto further Higher Education courses such as Foundation Industrial Engineering (FdEng) and Beng (Hons) degree.
£1500 pe year
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