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The purpose of these qualifications is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the engineering sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
The objectives of these qualifications are to:
- Equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment
- Develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different engineering functions and to lead, manage, respond to change and tackle a range of complex engineering situations
- Provide the core skills required for a range of careers in engineering, specifically those related to electrical and electronic engineering
- Offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions
- Develop students’ understanding of the major impact that new digital and software technologies have on the engineering environment
- Provide insight to electrical and electronic engineering operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace
- Equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values
- To allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
By the end of Level 4 study, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of automation and control engineering. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.
Key Information
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Course Level
Level 4
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Delivery
Part-Time
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Duration
2 Years PT
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Awarding Body
Pearson
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Level 4 Year 1
- Unit 4001: Engineering Design
- Unit 4002: Engineering
- Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (A Pearson-set unit)
- Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
- Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement
- Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Unit 4021: Electrical Machines
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
All Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Engineering study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum.
Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications. These can include:
- Practical sessions
- Essay-writing
- Reports
- Project development and management
- Computer-aided design
- Podcasts/vodcasts
- Poster preparation/presentation/symposiums
- Presentations
- Time-constrained/time-limited assessment
- Reflection
- Peer Review
- Observation
You will normally be required to have achieved a BTEC National Certificate/Diploma, A- Level or NVQ/VRQ level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area.
We are, however, committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds, circumstances and demographics. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you feel you do not have the pre-requisite qualifications stated, we may still be able to consider your application, particularly where you have relevant industry experience.
Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.
“All applicants for Higher Technical Qualifications must be aged 18 at the time of enrolment.
Students aged under 21 must achieve a minimum of 32 UCAS points from their level 3 qualification to meet entry criteria for this programme. We can support applicants in establishing what UCAS points they have.
This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
The course promotes a rounded skill-set relevant across a variety of different professions. Graduates of this programme typically go on to work in areas including manufacturing, the power industry, design and maintenance.
On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the engineering sector through:
- Entering employment
- Continuing existing employment
- Linking with the appropriate Professional Bodies
- Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate]
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) further provides a solid academic foundation in engineering, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Following level 4 HNC, the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma further allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards).
Financial Support
UK students may be eligible for support via loans and grants.
Course Fees
UK
£3475.00 Per Year
Additional Costs
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
- Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may wish to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Trips and enhancement opportunities
If your programme includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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