Entry requirements

• GCSE English & Maths grade C or 4/5
• Relevant Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC, UAL, A Level, Access to HE Diploma etc.
• 64 UCAS tarrif points
• Mature students may have commensurate work/business /industry related experience that may be considered

Credit Transfer

Transfer of credit from another qualification is considered on a individual basis and will require an interview.

About the course

Subject to validation, this course may change to a Foundation Degree validated by ARU from 2024 with a direct top-up to a full degree available.

This course provides an extensive knowledge and skills in engineering with specialist units available in Advanced Manufacturing and Automated Systems. You will be studying in the new (£11m) state-of-the-art Harlow Advanced Manufacturing Centre (HAMEC) equipped with over £2m worth of industry standard machinery and equipment. There is a huge demand for qualified engineers locally, nationally and internationally. We work closely with industry to ensure our courses meet the requirements of employers.

Why study?

The course covers the fundamental engineering concepts and skills required of a higher technician as well as providing a sound basis for further study at degree level. The course is delivered through a mixture of classroom activity, guided assignment work and examinations. Emphasis is placed on problem solving skills and students should expect the delivery to reflect this combined with associated mathematical concepts.

BTEC is the world's most successful and best-loved vocational qualification brand and is renowned for engaging students in practical, interpersonal and thinking skills for more than thirty years.

BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5.

The qualification provides a clear line-of-sight to employment and to progression to a degree.

Where will this course take me?

After the HND a Top-up to a full Degree may be possible. Check with Universities directly or the UCAS website.

After the HNC – you could ask to transfer to the second year of a degree. Again, contact the University's admission team direct after searching the course on the UCAS website. Or you could continue at Harlow College and complete your HND.

This course also prepares you for working in a variety of engineering environments, including senior technician to production and manufacture operations.

Core modules

HNC General Engineering Units:

Engineering Design

Engineering Maths

Engineering Science

Managing a Professional Engineering Project

Machining and Processing of Engineering Materials

Material Properties and Testing

Engineering Management

Quality & Process Improvement

 

HND General Engineering Units:

Professional Engineering Management

Advanced Mechanical Principles

Research Project

Further Mathematics

Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

How much does it cost?

£5995 (£4995 if you have already completed the HNC course elsewhere.) 

You may be eligible to a student loan to cover your fees and maintenance. This loan is available from the Government via Student Finance England. The https://www.gov.uk/studentfinancesteps website has full details and you can use their calculator to see what help you may be entitled to. 

If you have any questions our Admissions Advisers are on hand to offer financial advice and guidance. Please email: or call 01279 868100

Included in the fee:

• £10 free printing per year
• All tuition and assessment

Not included in the fee:

• Printing over £10
• Cost of trips
• Cost of residential visits
• Basic stationery

Timetable

The timetable should be available a month prior to commencement.

Teaching & Learning

Teaching will be a combination of individual, paired and group work. Assessment methods will vary for each unit but will be a range of:

• Written and practical assessment
• Mind Mapping
• Presentations
• Discussions
• Action research

Assessment & Feedback

Each qualification is assessed with either a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Assessment methods will vary for each module but will be a range of:

• Written assessment
• Mind Mapping
• Presentations
• Discussions
• Practical assessments
• Action research

 The % of teaching and learning that is:

• Coursework/written 70%
• Practical 30%
• Work based learning 0%

The % type of planned learning:

• Planned hours face to face 40%
• Independent study 60%

Assessment % how much is:

• Final assessment end loaded 0%
• In year assessment/continuous 100%

Types of assessment %:

• Controlled assessment (open book or closed book) 0%
• Exam – written 0%
• Exam – multiple choice 0%
• Portfolio 20%
• Practical piece 20%
• Work based 0%
• Assignment based 60%