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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Highfields
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Highfields
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
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Electrical engineers are sought after worldwide across the private and public sector, from transport to healthcare, and education to construction.We’ll develop your knowledge across a range of core and more specialist units. The course will suit you if you’ve completed relevant studies at an advanced level (A Level or equivalent) or have relevant industry experience and want to pursue a career in electrical and/or electronic engineering.The course contains significant project-based learning including: laboratory investigations, design work, projects, case studies and tutorials.You’ll undertake independent study and practical problem-solving alongside more traditional methods such as tutorials. You will develop your communication skills and the application of computers in engineering.
Core units:-Engineering Design -Engineering Maths -Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Specialist units-Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) -Electrical and Electronic Principles -Electrical Machines -Production Engineering for Manufacture -Quality and Process Improvement
AssessmentCoursework is continually assessed through a variety of individual and group assignments, such as practical activities, written reports and presentations.
What are HTQs?Higher Technical Qualifications are new or redesigned Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNCs and HNDs) that have been approved against occupational standards in their sector. These qualifications have been developed by UK awarding bodies, working with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen career.
BursariesWe want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.
Your career and progressionThe Level 4 HNC with HTQ status is widely-recognized in its own right and provides students with the skills required for employment in a broad range of industries with either a managerial or technical bias. After successfully completing the Higher National Certificate, you could top-up your qualification to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma with HTQ status here at Nottingham College, or progress to a degree at a wide range of higher education providers.Alternatively, you could pursue a career in research and development, design, technical sales and production.
Exam type
A levelA level:
C Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
P Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Either in the following subjects; Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
A minimum of 48 tariff points. Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on UCAS tariff. We accept GCSE English Language at Grades 9 - 4 and Mathematics at Grades 9 - 5 (formerly Grades A* - C). For Functional Skills, we expect applicants to be working at Level 2 or above in English and Maths. Mature students are welcome to apply. If you are a mature applicant you will need to demonstrate the ability to study engineering at this level and have a genuine interest in the subject area. All applicants will be considered on interview and must have a minimum 80% on their current course (where applicable).
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Nottingham College welcomes applicants with T Levels for admission to our Level 4 and 5 programmes.
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£8,250 per year
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