Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering HNC

Overview

The course is for you if you'd like to work as a technician/technician engineer in mechanical engineering design, manufacture, maintenance and testing. The course has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics (HN)
  • This module provides knowledge and understanding of fluid power systems in modern industry by investigating pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, examining the characteristics of components and equipment, and evaluating the applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Engineering Design (HN)
  • You gain experience of carrying out a design project, giving you an appreciation of how design involves harmonising key parameters and blending them into the design solution, and to produce a design report.
• Engineering Maths (HN)
  • You develop the fundamental analytical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully complete the core modules of Higher National Engineering programmes.
• Engineering Science (HN)
  • You are introduced to the fundamental laws and applications of the physical sciences within engineering and how to apply this knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems.
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines (HN)
  • The majority of the engines used in the world today to generate power or to provide transportation are either gas turbines, steam systems or internal combustion engines, all of which use thermodynamic processes to generate the power required.
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project (HN)
  • You are introduced to the techniques and best practices required to successfully manage an engineering project - from identifying a problem, through to finding a solution.
• Mechanical Principles (HN)
  • This module covers a range of mechanical principles which underpin the design and operation of mechanical engineering systems.

Optional Modules

• Business Improvement Techniques (HN)
• Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) (HN)
• Fluid Mechanics (HN)
• Materials Engineering (HN)
• Production Engineering for Manufacture (HN)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (HN)

How You Learn

The course combines practical sessions, lectures and tutorials. You are required to complement your college-based learning with self-study.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment is by a range of integrated assignments, case studies, projects and tests which are planned throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

• 64 Points including maths, from any combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications.
• Examples include A-level, BTEC, Access to HE Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, T-Level, or the International Baccalaureate.
• We accept T-Levels which include Level 3 maths and cover topics in calculus.

Employability

An HNC award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines including design, manufacturing, project management and IT. The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies.

Full-time

• Entry to academic year: September
• Fee for UK applicants: £4,635 a year
• Length: 1 year
• UCAS code: H306 HNC/ME

Part-time

• Entry: September
• Fee for UK applicants: £4,635 (120 credits)
• Length: 2 years
• Attendance: 1 day a week

Choose Teesside

• iPad: Are you eligible for an iPad, keyboard and up to £300 credit for learning resources?
• Accommodation: Live in affordable accommodation right on-campus - from only £100 a week
• Campus: Study in our town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
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