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Engineering (General) (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)
Pearson BTEC
Engineering
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
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Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Science
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
- Materials, Properties and Testing
- Fluid Mechanics
- Quality & Process Improvement
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS points with at least one pass in a related discipline plus C or above in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) OR A BTEC level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline OR Mature students with alternative qualifications will be considered for admission.ROI Requirements
32 UCAS points with at least one Higher Pass in a related discipline plus OLC (Grade O5 or above) in Mathematics (or equivalent) OR A BTEC level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline OR Mature students with alternative qualifications will be considered for admission.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
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What's Next?
Further Study
Successful completion of the Higher National Certificate with appropriate grades may enable progression to a BEng (Hons) degree pathway of related degree at Ulster University or similar degrees at other universities. The course will enable you to seek employment as Higher Engineering Technicians and Incorporated Engineers in the local engineering/ manufacturing industry.Career Prospects
Whether you want to specialise in electrical, electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.Enquiry
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