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General Engineering (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)

Pearson BTEC
Engineering

Course Overview

The Higher National Certificate in General Engineering has a focus on Mechanical Engineering, Manufacture and Design. This programme will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and incorporates a range of IT applications.Assessment is 100% coursework. The course allows for a wide range of practical activities and opportunities for team working, incorporating a range of computer based IT Engineering Applications where students have access to industry-standard Design, Manufacture and Control software packages.
  • Start Date
    10 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    35 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate General Engineering (Yr 1 of 2) Ref D117
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 10/09/2025
    (Wed:9:00AM-6:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £500.00
    Concession £200.00
    Examination £273.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Maths
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • (Optional) : CAD
  • (Optional) : CAM
  • (Optional) : Fluid Mechanics
  • (Optional) : PLCs
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

UK Applicants must have achieved the equivalent of 32 UCAS Tariff points with at least one pass in a related discipline together with a minimum of 4 passes at GCSE Grade C or above, which must include Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, OR A BTEC level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (including GCSE Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification). ROI Applicants must have achieved an Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent to 32 UCAS points (to include mathematics at O5).Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) can be considered for mature students for entry.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Additional Information

Mature students with alternative qualifications will be considered for admission. As with all Higher Engineering courses, students require a good standard of mathematics and applied mathematics.

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Meet our students

  • Image of Jamie Street (Construction)
    My course allowed me to work on real-life projects. My favourite was the redesign of the Strand Road campus estate, as part of the Project Based Learning Awards. My group’s work was selected as one of the winning projects!
    Jamie Street (Construction)
  • Image of Tipsudar Cochrane
    I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.
    Tipsudar Cochrane

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