These courses are designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of engineering technologies used by businesses nationally and globally.
By studying the theory behind these technologies, you will develop the knowledge of how mechanical engineering systems feature in everyday life.
These courses also provide advanced technical knowledge through mechanical engineering principles, concepts and theory.
You will study higher-level technical vocational mechanical engineering skills to prepare you for a range of related occupations. The HNC course is offered on a part-time basis over 3 semesters (18 months) and can be topped up to an HND qualification with further study.
We continually invest in modern, state-of-the-art equipment including new mechatronics and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) facilities.
With industry-experienced tutors, the BTEC HNC and HND in Mechanical Engineering are designed to equip you with the skill set desired by employers within the mechanical engineering industry and provide you with new opportunities for career development.
Level 4 HNC
Level 4 HNC entry requirements:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of this course you could go into employment as a Mechanical Engineer, another engineering-related occupation or progress onto an engineering degree.
Completing these higher-level courses will also enhance your career opportunities and progression to supervisor or managerial level roles.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
The engineering sector is ideal for those innovative bright sparks who enjoy coming up with new ways of doing things, have problem-solving skills and enjoy working practically.
Mechanical Engineers develop and design the components and machinery used in manufacturing, construction and other industries.
Turn research ideas into technical plans using computer aided design/modelling (CAD/CAM), research and assess new products and innovations, present design plans and data, oversee maintenance programmes and quality control and manage technicians.**
Client’s business sites, in an office or a factory setting.
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Design Engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems
Research new developments, design plans for prototypes, use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software, collect and analyse data from prototype testing, modify product designs ahead of manufacture and write and present reports.**
Office settings and workshops.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the engineering sector include*:
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
