HNC Mechanical Engineering

The course content, outcomes and delivery:

• Match the needs of industry and society at large

• Incorporate health and safety, environmental issues and sustainability

• Establish the relevance of engineering to solve real world problems

• Enhance learners understanding of the design processes relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering

• Provide a vocationally relevant qualification that fits students for wider employment

• Enables students to communicate and work effectively with fellow professionals

• Provides a basis for professional development

• Equip students with learning skills necessary for either progression to further studies or for life long learning

• Train technician engineers to a level that will enable them to function effectively in the mechanical and manufacturing engineering professions

Example course units include: Design and Manufacture Professional Practice for Engineers, Engineering Mathematics, Mechanical Science, Thermo Fluids, Materials, Project, Business Management and Electrical Technology for Mechanical Engineers.

Successful completion of the HNC will qualify students for entry to HND / degree courses in related subjects. Careers that are directly related to this discipline include: Mechanical Development Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Production Engineer (Technical Sales). Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineers are employed by the manufacturing industry, service industries, the armed forces and research organisations.

Assessment for this award is by means of assignments and end of module examinations. Students are also assessed in a range of common skills within their technical modules.

Mae ffioedd addysg uwch yn gymwys a chaiff unrhyw gostau ychwanegol eu pennu’n flynyddol gan y coleg. 

The learner will also be required to provide their own stationary and basic classroom equipment appropriate to their course (eg pens and a calculator).