Higher National Certificate (HNC) Mechanical Engineering
Start Date
Tue Sep 08 2020
Day / Time
Weekday evenings
Duration
2 years
Fees
£4,000
This course is ideal if you’d like to pursue a career as a Mechanical Engineer or progress on to a degree course at university. The part time course is run over two evenings per week for two years. You will develop your skills and knowledge in a broad range of areas covering modules in engineering science, mechanical principles and manufacturing processes in a practical environment.
Year 1
• Engineering
mathematics
• Engineering science
• Mechanical principles
• CAD
Design and Manufacture
Year 2
• Fluid Mechanics
• Managing a professional engineering
project
• Engineering design
• Fundamentals of
Thermodynamics
Progression to university courses vary by institution and you should check the entry requirements for any course you plan to take after an HNC.
The College offer opportunities for progression onto HND General Engineering.
An appropriate level 3 qualification or relevant A levels.
Mature students may be offered a place without these qualifications,
depending on work experience and a satisfactory interview.
There are loans available that you can apply for to help cover the costs of course fees and living costs(if studying full time).
For more information or advice, contact our finance support services on 0191 490 4627 or 0191 426 4329. Our support funds team can also be emailed at support.funds@gateshead.ac.uk
Careers:
- Mechanical Engineers
- Engineering Technicians
- Science, Engineering and Production Technicians n.e.c.
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