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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
    9 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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Applications/Enrolment now Closed for this year

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate General Engineering (Yr 1 of 2) Ref D127
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2026
    (Wed:9:00AM-6:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £600.00
    Concession £240.00
    Examination £285.00
    Applications CLOSED

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 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
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

UK Applicants must have achieved the equivalent of 48 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 48 UCAS points (to include mathematics at O5).Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) can be considered for mature students for entry.

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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