Computer Aided Manufacture & Automation HNC

Computer Aided Manufacture & Automation HNC Level 4 Herefordshire & Ludlow College, awarded by Pearson

KEY FACTS

Level: 4 Attendance: Part-time (one day per week) Duration: Two years Location: HLC Hereford Campus Application: HLC application form

This course is designed to improve the career prospects of students who are working within the engineering industry and those who wish to broaden their skill set. This HNC will support a career path in computer aided engineering, mechanical, manufacturing, production, project management and related disciplines. You will do this by developing knowledge and skills relating to modern production techniques including robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, project and engineering design. The course is run over two years on the basis of college attendance for one day per week in each year.

Course Content

The Edexcel Higher National Certificate is primarily an academic, work-related course and is made up of eight units. Some of the units are compulsory core units and there is a choice of specialist options, subject to demand. Typical units are as follows: (these may change from time to time)

Year 1 • Engineering Science • Engineering Maths • Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems • Thermodynamics

Year 2 • Engineering Design • Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Mechanical Principles • Automation, Robotics and Programmable

Logic Controllers Assessment

Assessment methods take a variety of formats and may include written reports, presentations, case studies, individual/group projects and reflective statements. Where units can relate to work, assessment will relate to your own organisation (if appropriate) and/or a vocational setting.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have one of the following: • Passes at grade C or above in two or more A Levels (80 UCAS tariff points) in relevant subjects, or a relevant Level 3 BTEC Diploma with a minimum of a Merit grade • GCSE Maths and English at Grades 9–4 (C or above) • Mature students will be assessed on relevant experience • All students will be admitted on their ability to benefit from study at this level and their intellectual capacity and motivation to succeed

Progression

Successful completion of this two-year course enables the student to study for a Top-Up Higher National Diploma (HND) or to move on to study at degree level (you will generally be exempt from the first year of the course). Alternatively, employment may be gained in a supervisory/technical capacity.

Course Fees

£2,900 per year (at time of print). All fees are subject to change; please check with the relevant provider and see the Money Matters section on page 18.

Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk

Mateusz Sep

Computer Aided Manufacture & Automation HNC Level 4

“I previously studied Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering at the College and am now studying the Level 4 HNC in Computer Aided Manufacture & Automation. I prefer a more hands-on approach to learning rather than academic education, so I always knew I wanted to study at the College because of the range of vocational courses on offer. I actually completed the furniture course before but decided it wasn’t the career choice for me, so I settled on engineering after some thought about the kind of work I might want to go into.

My favourite part of the course is learning about CAD software and producing different components. The tutors have been really supportive and great all the way through my time at the College and I would highly recommend the course to students interested in a career in engineering.

I am currently working for Polytec Car Styling in Bromyard alongside studying, which is easy to do as the course is only one day per week at the College. I hope to progress my career within the company and also plan to study the HND after completing the HNC.”