Engineering - Level 4 Higher National Certificate

Essentials

Duration: 2 Years Part-time
Start date: 9th September 2025
End date: 8th June 2027
Day: Tue
Time: 09:00-17:00
Information Event: Yes

Course fees for each year.

Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.

Course Content

This course provides an opportunity for aspiring and currently employed engineers or technicians to achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification. You will receive training on industry standard and specialist equipment and software. The course consists of 8 units – 4 mandatory and 4 specialist units. Assessment is undertaken on a continuous basis through a combination of written assignments, practical assessments and tests.

Modules include:

• Engineering Design
• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Science
• Managing a Professional
• Engineering Project

Optional specialist units include (this may be subject to change):

• Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Mechanical Workshop Practices
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Mechanical Principles
• Instrumentation and Control Principles

Assessment Methods

Assessment for this programme is carried out on a continuous basis using a combination of written assignments, practical assessments and tests.

You will require one of the following:

• a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering (at least at grade MPP)
• 64 UCAS points to include one STEM subject
• other related STEM Level 3 qualification

Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.

On completion of this course you will be qualified to apply for a range of technical positions in the mechanical, electronic and manufacturing sectors. You will also gain access to higher level academic courses such as the Higher National Diploma and university degrees.