Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC (HTQ) - subject to validation

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

The course starts in September. It is offered on both a part-time and full-time basis over one or two years.

Entry requirements

BTEC Level 3 qualification in an Engineering subject
GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject
GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Related Level 3 qualification in Construction
An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved Further Education institution
Relevant industry work experience
An international equivalent to the above qualifications

You will achieve

Successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England provides a solid grounding on which students can build should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage to the level 5 Diploma. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. Both Level 4 and 5 HTQs align to the Occupational Standards for Engineering Manufacturing Technicians. Successful completion of Level 4 and/or Level 5 qualifications will enable students to progress to degree courses in an Engineering discipline.

Awarding Body

Subject to Validation by Pearson .

UCAS Course Code

CEEN

Course overview

The curriculum addresses the need for high-quality professionals in the engineering sector, offering a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England. This Higher Technical Qualification prepares students for engineering careers, available part-time and full-time over 1-2 academic years. It includes core and specialist units to equip students with necessary skills for Further Education or the workforce.

Course content

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England consist of core mandatory units and specialist mandatory units. To achieve this qualification, the following units must be successfully completed.

Core Mandatory Unit 4001: Engineering Design

Core Mandatory Unit 4002: Engineering Maths

Core Mandatory Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)

Specialist Mandatory Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture

Specialist Mandatory Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs)

Specialist Mandatory Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement

Specialist Mandatory Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles

Specialist Mandatory Unit 4021: Electrical Machines 15

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:

Centre-developed internal written and/or practical assignments that are set and assessed by centre.
Pearson-set assignments, which are set by centres in line with Pearson awarding body guidelines.
All assignments are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction by the centre in accordance to the awarding body grade descriptors and guidelines.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre
Old Mill Lane
Barnsley
S70 2LA

On successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the engineering sector by:

Entering employment
Continuing existing employment
Linking with the appropriate professional body
Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Progressing to a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England
Progressing to university

Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC (HTQ) – subject to validation