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Course Code | LP00635 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Part Time, 2 years – part time, Day Release. Students on this course will be required to undertake periods of self study, additional to taught hours. This programme is delivered through face-to-face sessions at our Coleg Cambria Deeside Campus. Please note that where work placements are not able to be fulfilled for safety reasons we will adapt modules to include work related projects in a way that will still develop your work based skills |
Department | Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance |
Start Date | 01 Aug 2025 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2027 |
Course Overview
The HNC in Mechanical Technology is offered at Coleg Cambria (Deeside Campus) through a collaborative agreement with Wrexham University. It comprises of a two year part-time study with day release and requires the completion of vocationally-specific modules.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to those vocations and professions within which students are employed.
HNCs are benchmark qualifications for Engineering Technicians, recognised by industry and essential for certain positions in HM Forces. Our HNC course introduces you to the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science, business and management skills you will need to succeed and provide you with an opportunity to hone your maths and IT skills.
This is a course for applicants that are employed in a relevant engineering field. Employers will be required to support their employees with time to attend the course and carry out their studies, with no requirement for the hours to be made up elsewhere, or deductions in salary.
Modules Year 1
ENG4AR - Engineering Computer Applications (20crdt)
ENG430 - Engineering Design (10crdt)
ENG428 - Mechanical Science (20crdt)
ENG427 - Engineering Mathematics (20crdt)
ENG4AS - Engineering Materials (10crdt)
Modules Year 2
ENG436 - CAD/CAM (20crdt)
ENG426 - Business (20crdt)
ENG503 - Project (20crdt)
ENG506 - Mechanical Principles (10crdt)
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to those vocations and professions within which students are employed.
HNCs are benchmark qualifications for Engineering Technicians, recognised by industry and essential for certain positions in HM Forces. Our HNC course introduces you to the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science, business and management skills you will need to succeed and provide you with an opportunity to hone your maths and IT skills.
This is a course for applicants that are employed in a relevant engineering field. Employers will be required to support their employees with time to attend the course and carry out their studies, with no requirement for the hours to be made up elsewhere, or deductions in salary.
Modules Year 1
ENG4AR - Engineering Computer Applications (20crdt)
ENG430 - Engineering Design (10crdt)
ENG428 - Mechanical Science (20crdt)
ENG427 - Engineering Mathematics (20crdt)
ENG4AS - Engineering Materials (10crdt)
Modules Year 2
ENG436 - CAD/CAM (20crdt)
ENG426 - Business (20crdt)
ENG503 - Project (20crdt)
ENG506 - Mechanical Principles (10crdt)
A mixture of written reports, presentations, project portfolios, practical activities and timed examinations.
For entry to the HNC Mechanical Technology course, a successful applicant should hold:
Progressing from Coleg Cambria Level 3 Programmes
Level 3 – Day Release – Qualification in relevant subjects (64 UCAS points) attaining at MM
or
Level 3 – Extended Diploma – Qualification in relevant subjects (64 UCAS points) attaining MPP
Other Applications
Experience in an equivalent field, with a Level 3 qualification. These will be examined on a case by case basis, to determine suitability for the course. An online entry test may be required to analyse applicants’ standard of maths and mechanical engineering knowledge.
or
A levels (with AS additional) in Maths and Science achieved at AB (64 UCAS points)
Progressing from Coleg Cambria Level 3 Programmes
Level 3 – Day Release – Qualification in relevant subjects (64 UCAS points) attaining at MM
or
Level 3 – Extended Diploma – Qualification in relevant subjects (64 UCAS points) attaining MPP
Other Applications
Experience in an equivalent field, with a Level 3 qualification. These will be examined on a case by case basis, to determine suitability for the course. An online entry test may be required to analyse applicants’ standard of maths and mechanical engineering knowledge.
or
A levels (with AS additional) in Maths and Science achieved at AB (64 UCAS points)
Upon completion, learners could progress onto further higher education courses such as Foundation and BEng degrees.
• BEng in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• FdEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• BEng in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• FdEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
£2,000 per academic year (24 / 26)
(£4,000 total over 2 years 24 / 26)
Annual fees may increase in line with inflation for all students beginning their studies in 2025/26 or 2026/27.
No set uniform required.
All learners require the following for all lessons of the HNC course:
Notebook
Pens and Pencils
Ruler
Scientific calculator
Please use Wrexham University as the Institution on your Student Finance application.
(£4,000 total over 2 years 24 / 26)
Annual fees may increase in line with inflation for all students beginning their studies in 2025/26 or 2026/27.
No set uniform required.
All learners require the following for all lessons of the HNC course:
Notebook
Pens and Pencils
Ruler
Scientific calculator
Please use Wrexham University as the Institution on your Student Finance application.
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