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The Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England (HTQ)

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 03 Feb 2025 Multiple start dates
Type Part-time Day
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The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering for England (HTQ) has been developed in collaboration with employers, professional bodies, and higher education providers to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the engineering sector.

You will study a mixture of core mandatory and specialist units which meet the requirements of Occupational Standards in order to develop the abilities and confidence needed to lead, manage and respond to a range of complex engineering situations. This dynamic and industry-focused qualification is designed to lay the foundations to equip you with the introductory knowledge, skills and behaviours that all engineers require.

Course Structure

  • Unit 4001: Engineering Design
  • Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
  • Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)
  • Unit 4006: Mechatronics
  • Unit 4008: Mechanical Principles
  • Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement
  • Unit 4020: Digital Principles

Entry Requirements

You will be expected to have achieved a Level 3 BTEC, Level 3 AME, Level 3 T level or equivalent. We will expect to see high grades achieved on analytical subjects such as Engineering Mathematics and the Engineering Principles.

Assessment methods

Assignment based

Fees and funding

Please contact the college for funding information.

Progression

Successful achievement will support progression onto a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering for England HTQ or enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.

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