HNC in Engineering (HTQ)

A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION

The HNC in engineering is a nationally recognised qualification that provides your workforce with the specialist knowledge and skills required to further enhance their careers. It is designed to future-proof your business by giving your employees knowledge of new and emerging technologies, preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow across a range of manufacturing industries.

Starting each November, the course is available as day release, supported by online learning.

WHY INVEST IN THE HNC?

The HNC qualification will equip your employees with skills and knowledge across a range of core and more specialist units.

These will support their development within the workplace, giving them the desired skills to keep up with the pace of innovation within industry, and help to plug any skills gaps.

DELIVERY

Delivered at OAS in Oxfordshire by MTC Training, the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (HTQ) gives your employees the flexibility to complete their qualification alongside their day-to-day roles.

Starting each November, the course is available as day release, supported by online learning. Learners attend OAS one day per week, in units of 12 weeks, with 4 units per year structured over two academic years. The course costs £6,500 per learner. 

Modules covered over the course of the programme include:
Year 1: Maths, Mechanical Principles, Digital, Design.
Year 2: Mechatronics, Production Engineering, Quality, Project.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in advanced engineering (completed on its own or as part of a Level 3 apprenticeship) or A Levels (including maths and a science).

Applications with equivalent qualifications or relevant experience will be considered.

All enrolments will be subject to suitability assessment and interviews.

PROGRESSION

After completing the HNC, individuals will have the skills to progress to higher level technical roles within your organisation, which may lead to further progression into leadership roles. 

Roles associated with these acquired skills include Engineering Manufacturing Technician, Process Leader, and Production Manager.

Learners will also be able to apply for a university degree or degree-level apprenticeship.