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BTEC HNC Operations Engineering RQF

Course details

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Qualification name HNC in Operations Engineering
Qualification level 4
Awarding organisation Lancaster University
Learning method Online
Course start date Flexible
Cost £3,295.00
Cost description Pay in full and Various payment plan options are available

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally recognised higher education qualifications at levels 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree. They provide learners with an affordable, vocational route to completing a degree, upskilling or employment. These courses are fully accredited by Pearson.This course is the ideal choice for you if:You want an affordable, fast-track, and guaranteed route towards the third and final year of an Engineering degree-related BA/BSc degree You are employed, do not have the time to go to college or university, and, therefore, need a more flexible route up the ladder. You currently work in an Engineering sector and want to upskill and progress in your role.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

A pre-requisite to gaining entry onto the HNC is to have a relevant level 3 qualification in engineering OR relevant work experience in the engineering. For those who have not studied up to level 3 in Maths, it is strongly recommended that you consider adding on the Bridging Maths course, learners may be required to complete a bridging course(s) before gaining entry onto an HNC/D. Age requirement: the minimum age requirement for this course is 18.

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Mandatory Core Units: • U4002: Engineering Maths (15 credits @ L4) • U4003: Engineering Science 1 (15 credits @ L4) Mandatory Core Units: Choose either group one or group two Group one • U4001: Engineering Design (15 credits @ L4) • U4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (15 credits @ L4) Or Group Two • U4062: Professional Engineering Practise (15 credits @ L4) • U4063: Engineering Mechanics and Materials (15 credits @ L4)

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Successful completion of an HNC/D will give you an internationally recognised qualification to put on your CV, increasing your employability and providing new career opportunities.

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