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.

Mechanical

  • Unit 4001 Engineering Design
  • Unit 4002 Engineering Maths
  • Unit 4004 Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Unit 4008 Mechanical Principles
  • Unit 4011 Fluid Mechanics
  • Unit 4013 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  • Unit 4014 Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Unit 4017 Quality and Process Improvement
  • 2 HND units still to be decided

    • 64 UCAS tariff points (minimum) from AS, A Level or AVCE programmes which includes Mathematics and Physics, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate/Extended Diploma including at least merits in Mathematics and EEP, GNVQ Advanced, an Access qualification or other qualifications deemed equivalent to the above.

    GCSE Maths and English is required at grade C (or 4) or above (or equivalent O Level).

    Considerations will be given, under the discretion of the course leader, for applicants with appropriate work experience, e.g. Advanced Apprenticeships, through recognition of prior learning (RPEL) process.

    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.

    “I decided to go to North Notts College as it is local to where I live and I get to study a practical course which will help me get a job after College.”

    William Long
    William Long Level 2 - Diploma in Engineering Operations
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