Technical Courses

Our Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) programme has been oversubscribed since 2015

The majority of apprentices progress from an Level 3 apprenticeship with Appris to HNC Level 4 classes.

HNC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

This HNC course is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of how advanced and innovative engineering underpins the electrical and electronic industries.

Candidates applying for this course will need a relevant Level 3 qualification, which would usually be a BTEC National in Engineering or equivalent. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of previous achievement that may include substantial work experience within the engineering environment.

Over two years, learners will complete the following units:

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Maths
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Project
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • PLC’s
  • Digital Principles
  • Electrical Machines

The subject areas are assessed in a variety of ways including assignments, timed assessments and coursework.

Duration: Starting each September, attendance is 1 day per week over a two year academic timetable.

Cost: £7300 + VAT

HNC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

The HNC course is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of how advanced and innovative engineering underpins the mechanical industries.

Candidates applying for this course will need a relevant Level 3 qualification, which would usually be a BTEC National in Engineering or equivalent. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of previous achievement that may include substantial work experience within the engineering environment.

Over two years, learners will complete the following units:

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Maths
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Project
  • Mechanical Principles
  • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
  • PLC’s
  • CAD

The subject areas are assessed in a variety of ways including assignments, timed assessments and coursework.

Duration: Starting each September, attendance is 1 day per week over a two year academic timetable.

Cost: £7300 + VAT