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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Burnley College
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
If you are looking to further your knowledge within the highly advanced Engineering industry, this course will enable you to develop and apply your understanding of Engineering within your choice from four specialist subject areas: Mechanical & Manufacturing Electrical & Electronic Mechatronics & Robotics Manufacturing Operations This course will develop your analytical and theoretical knowledge as well as embded key skills that will help you to progress within the challenging and diverse field of Engineering and provides you with the opportunity to further your career. Modules: Below you can find the typical modules of study. Modules do change from time-to-time to meet the needs of local industry. Core modules (studied on all pathways): Engineering Science Engineering Maths Engineering Design Computer Aided Design for Engineering Managing a Professional Engineering Project Mechanical & Manufacturing specialist modules: Mechanical Principles Materials, Properties & Testing Fundamentals of Thermodynamics & Heat Engines Electrical & Electronic specialist modules: Electrical and Electronic Principles Programmable Logic Controllers Digital Principles Mechatronics & Robotics specialist modules: Mechatronics Automation, Robotics & PLCs Control Systems Manufacturing Operations specialist modules: Electrical Systems & Fault Finding Operations and Plant Management Quality & Process Improvement