Program Overview

Course Overview

Teesside University's Higher National Certificate in manufacturing engineering equips you with the technical skills and knowledge required for careers in manufacturing engineering design, production, maintenance and testing.

Course Details

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Business Improvement Techniques (HN)
  • You are provided with an understanding of the principles of lead time analysis by using a range of processes.
  • It includes the use of techniques to reduce set up times for a particular application and present this improvement as a standard operating procedure.
  • In addition, the techniques employed in total productive maintenance (TPM) and the use of Optimised production technology (OPT) is described and the benefits discussed.
• 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.
  • You cover each stage of the process, including: client brief, planning, design specification, design report and evaluation.
• Engineering Maths (HN)
  • You develop the fundamental analytical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully complete the core modules of Higher National Engineering programmes.
  • We provide you with the knowledge needed for further study of analytical methods and mathematics, required for more advanced option modules.
  • You explore fundamental algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and probability, for the analysis, modelling and solution of realistic engineering problems at Higher National level.
• 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.
  • You study international system of units, interpreting data, static and dynamic forces, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, material properties and failure, and AC/DC circuit theories.
• 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.
  • You consider the role and function of engineering in our society, the professional duties and responsibilities expected of engineers together with the behaviours that accompany their actions.
• Production Engineering for Manufacture (HN)
  • You are introduced to the production process for key material types, the various types of machinery used to manufacture products and the different ways of organising production systems to optimise the production process, consideration of how to measure the effectiveness of a production system within the overall context of the manufacturing system, and an examination of how production engineering contributes to ensuring safe and reliable operation of manufacturing.

Optional Modules

• Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics (HN)
  • We provide you with the 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.
• Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) (HN)
  • This module integrates the two subject areas of computer-aided design and computer aided-manufacture (CAD/CAM).
  • You acquire a broad and deep understanding of the practical applications of a CAD/CAM system, and develop practical skills in 2D and 3D CAD systems and an appreciation of transfer of data between software packages.
• Materials Engineering (HN)
  • The aim of this module is to provide you with basic background knowledge and understanding of the properties, selection, processing and use of materials.
• Quality and Process Improvement (HN)
  • You are introduced to the importance of quality assurance processes in a manufacturing or service environment and the principles and theories that underpin them.

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

• Students who complete this course can progress to the HND Manufacturing Engineering or directly on to an appropriate degree at the University.
• An HNC award opens up the possibility of a career in a 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.

Part-time

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

Choose Teesside

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