Mechanical Engineering HNC
University of Portsmouth
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre

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Part Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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2 Years

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre

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**Overview**Working in engineering or a related industry and want to develop your knowledge and skills to take on roles as ambitious as you are?On this HNC Mechanical Engineering course, youll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.Youll spend 1 day a week on day release from your job at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle ...Read more


Overview

Working in engineering or a related industry and want to develop your knowledge and skills to take on roles as ambitious as you are?On this HNC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.You'll spend 1 day a week on day release from your job at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle of Wight College. This brand new, £12 million facility, is packed with the latest tools, equipment and resources. You'll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job.When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a Higher National Certificate that could help you land your dream job or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HNC to an HND.


What you'll experience

On this course, you'll:- Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business- Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders- Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management- Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned


Careers and opportunities

Our Careers and Employability service can help you with career planning and you'll get access industry contacts, careers events and recruitment fairs during the course.After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
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49th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

EEE Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

MP Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

PPP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

MP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

PPP 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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level in Engineering or related subject.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

48 tariff points to include a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher in Engineering or related subject.

48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline.Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering based).

48 UCAS tariff points to include 1 Higher Level Engineering or related subject.

48 Tariff points.

Must be in an engineering discipline

Must be in an engineering discipline

Must be in an engineering discipline

Must be in an engineering discipline

Must be in an engineering discipline

Pass (D or E in the core)Acceptable T Level Subjects:T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Science, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

48 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

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The Island Technology Park Whippingham Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6FY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ryde Pier Head  3.4 miles away

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