Engineering - Level 4 Higher National Certificate
Start Date: 10th September 2024
Code: YHPN0361A1
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Newtownabbey
- Course Information
- Applications are due to open in December for September 2025.
Essentials
Duration: 2 Years Part-time
Start date: 10th September 2024
End date: 9th June 2026
Day: Tue
Time: 09:00-17:30
Information Event: Yes
Course fees for each year.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Total Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | £803 | £561 | £1364 |
| Reduced Fee | £538 | £296 | £834 |
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 mature 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 by 12th August, as an application deadline will apply. It is at the College's discretion to consider APEL enquiries after the dates stated.
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.