Program Overview

Instrumentation and Control Engineering by Flexible Open Learning HNC

Overview

This distance learning instrumentation and control engineering HNC course is for learners who wish to work as technicians/technician engineers in instrumentation and control engineering design, manufacture, maintenance, testing or fault finding or the communications industry. Developed in consultation with local industry, it combines theory and practical work with industrial applications.

Course Details

Core Level 4 Modules

• Engineering Design (TUOLE)
  • You experience the process of carrying out a design project, enabling you to appreciate that design involves harmonising key parameters and blending them into the design solution, and to produce a design report.
• Engineering Maths (TUOLE)
  • You gain the fundamental analytical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully complete the core modules of higher national engineering programmes.
• Engineering Science (TUOLE)
  • 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.
• Instrumentation and Control Principles (TUOLE)
  • You are introduced to the principles of instrumentation and control engineering and how to apply this knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems related to process measurement and control systems.
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project (TUOLE)
  • You look at the approach required to identify the best solution to a specified engineering need.

Optional Level 4 Modules

• Analytical Instrumentation (TUOLE)
  • You discuss modern techniques of detecting variables in industrial processes.
• Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics (TUOLE)
  • You gain an 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.
• Electrical Machines (TUOLE)
  • An understanding of the operation of electric machines is fundamental to electrical engineering as it covers the operation of an electric motor, machines to generate electricity and transformers.
• Microprocessor Systems (TUOLE)
  • You gain an understanding of microprocessor-based systems and their use in instrumentation/control/communication systems.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (TUOLE)
  • You investigate how programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial robots can be programmed to successfully implement automated engineering solutions.

Entry Requirements

• You should have three GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including maths, plus one of the following qualifications which must include level 3 maths covering the subjects of Algebra, trigonometry and calculus:
  • At least one A level in an appropriate subject
  • BTEC National Certificate in an appropriate engineering discipline
  • BTEC National Diploma in an appropriate engineering discipline
  • Access to HE in Engineering
  • Any other Level 3 equivalent UK or international qualification in an appropriate subject

Employability

• Students who complete this course can progress to a Higher National Diploma or directly into the second year of an appropriate degree at the University.
• An HNC award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines, including design, manufacturing, project management and IT.

Fees

• For a Higher National Certificate (HNC) you study eight modules at £495 for each module.
• The total cost of an HNC is currently £3,960 for the eight modules required.

Learning Platform

• Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is the platform you use to access your online course.
• The VLE is easy to use and navigate, and you can use it on your smartphone, tablet and computer.
• You can access your course materials, submit assignments, and interact with tutors and other students through the VLE.