The Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is designed to develop the students knowledge, understanding and skills required for successful employment or progression to an undergraduate degree. Learners receive initial guidance on how to identify, locate and use material available in the Library and Resource Based Learning centre. Reading lists are provided to students during the introduction of each module of the course.The qualification has been designed to meet the major functions in Mechanical Engineering. The course is designed to meet the following aims:To contribute to widening participation in education within the region.To provide a foundation in higher education for a range of careers in the appropriate field.To develop confidence and self-esteem among mature learners.To enable learners to make a contribution in employment.To provide flexible and challenging curricula as a basis for future studies and career development.To provide an educational experience to enable learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the subjects.To develop learners abilities by utilising the knowledge and applying the skills they have acquired in the programme.To meet the demand of learners for progression from further to higher education.To use student and employer feedback to influence continuous improvement of all programmes.To provide a nationally recognised qualification relevant to the learners career aspirations.To develop and enhance lifelong learning skills.
Name: Mechanical Engineering HNC BTEC Level 4 (Part time - 2 years) Qualification title: BTEC HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Testing the students knowledge together with the application of that knowledge is through a combination of assessment methods, including essays and reports, presentations, tutorial exercises and group work. Some practical is included as specified in some units and help the student develop kinaesthetic skills.Students are encouraged to develop a range of transferable skills including:Self-Management and developmentManage group dynamics and team workCommunicate and present to different audiencesManage tasks and solve problemsNumeracy and literacy skills Apply Design and CreativityThe variety of assessment methods used are designed to place emphasis on the students ability to demonstrate the following cognitive skills:Reason criticallyIdentify and solve problemsAnalyse and interpretApplication of theoretical conceptsThe student is required to demonstrate these skills a number of times throughout the programme either individually or collectively. Students need to be aware that the development of these skills will be beneficial in terms of achieving Merit and Distinction grades in all modules studied. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150908 09:31:18 Updated 20150908 09:31:18
Higher National Engineering by M Tooley and L Dingle. Published by Butterworth – Heinemann. ISBN 0750646292 Higher Engineering Maths 6th Edition - John Bird. ISBN 978-1-8561-7767-2Library and Internet research for essential part of the course.The costs shown are for the first year of the programme please contact the college for the full cost of programme. Equipment required Higher National Engineering by M Tooley and L Dingle. Published by Butterworth – Heinemann. ISBN 0750646292 Higher Engineering Maths 6th Edition - John Bird. ISBN 978-1-8561-7767-2Library and Internet research for essential part of the course.The costs shown are for the first year of the programme please contact the college for the full cost of programme.
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Title: BTEC HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) Qualification: BTEC HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies