HNC in Engineering (Pearson)
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Engineering online distance learning course provides you with a specialist work-related programme of learning that covers all the key knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to work and progress in roles within engineering, such as an engineering technician, engineering technician (operations), engineering manufacturing technician, integration and test technician, or assistant project manager.
If you are interested in a career in engineering, are looking to progress further in your engineering career, and/or want to progress onto an HND or full Honours degree, this is the ideal course for you.
Earn your BTEC Level 4 HNC from home with our flexible distance learning course. Fit learning around your work and personal commitments, and access everything you need at any time of day. You can learn at your own pace and simply submit your assignments when you are ready. You are in control of your course duration, therefore you can speed it up and slow it down to suit your needs.
Once completed, you will be awarded a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering.
If your ambition is to go up to HND Level 5 and beyond, you will make significant savings by instead purchasing the HNC+HND combined course, otherwise known as the full HND. Read more on this here.
Basic Information
Awarding Body - Pearson
Course Duration a minimum of three months, and a maximum of three years
Average Course Duration – 10 hours studying per week = 9-12 months*
*Please note that this is a rough estimate, and the course duration will depend on many factors, such as your prior knowledge, level of commitment, and which units you choose
Assessment Type - 100% assignment based
Enrolment Dates - Apply any day. Enrolments take place on the first working day of each month
Registration Period
You can select your HNC registration period from 1-3 years to best suit your circumstances.
Which registration period is best for me?
We advise all learners to consider how many hours they can commit to their course each week before selecting their registration period.
Here are the recommended registration periods based on how many learning hours per week on average you can realistically dedicate to the course:
8-10 hours of learning per week = 1 year registration
5-7 hours of learning per week = 2 year registration
2-4 hours of learning per week = 3 year registration
You can complete your course as quickly as you like within your chosen registration period
You could save up to £1,105 by opting for the 1 year registration period
Enrolment
You may apply, enrol and then make payment for your course on any day of the year. Once you do, you will be set up onto our online learning environment Moodle and given your induction materials. Your registration period timer will not officially begin until the following first working day of the month (or one in the future upon request).
Learning Resources
All resources can be accessed at any time online through our online learning portal, allowing you to go through your modules as and when you like. You will benefit from comprehensive workbooks and detailed pre-recorded videos that you can access and replay whenever.
Fees
To view our course fees please click on the 'Finance and Fees' tab. If you are on a mobile, click on 'Overview' and change the page view to 'Finance and Fees on the dropdown menu.
Professional Collaboration
This course is newly ‘quality marked’ as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). In addition, The HNC is a nationally recognised work-related qualification – developed in collaboration with some of the top engineering employers across the UK, such as ALSTOM, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens, Railtrack, and The Engineering Council - for learners who are taking their first steps into employment or those already in employment and seeking career development.
In developing this course, Pearson has also liaised with:
● The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
● Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
● Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
By aligning to professional body competency standards, content and assessment supports students to develop as professional practitioners for the future. This adds value for students by offering them access to continuing professional development.
Tutor support during your HNC
You will benefit from extensive tutor support throughout your time with UniCourse. You will be given the contact details of your tutor(s), and you may email them whenever you want, or you may request a telephone/video call.
Assessment
There are no exams, all assessments will be based on coursework assignments that you submit to us, in your own time, within your chosen registration period.
Enhanced Learning Credits
If you have served or currently serve in the British Armed Forces, you may be eligible to use Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCs) to fund your studies. To read more about eligibility and how to kick-start the process, please click here.
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