HNC Plant Engineering

Attendance

Part time, one day a week

Duration

Two years

Careers Further Study

Careers in plant and process industries or progression to study HND

Entry Requirements

• 80 UCAS points (60 points from main programme) at A/AS Level/Vocational A Level, National Diploma, Access to HE qualification
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above are preferred
• Relevant training and experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
• For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.
• Entry is normally subject to interview.

Course Content

The HNC in Plant Engineering is a two-year programme franchised from the University of Glamorgan and delivered at Pembrokeshire College. The course consists of 10 modules over two years. The modules that you will study are:

• Personal Development Profiling (10 credits)
• Instrumentation (10 credits)
• Management 1 (10 credits)
• Mathematics 1
• Mechanics 1
• Plant Technology 1
• Plant Maintenance and Management
• Plant Condition Monitoring
• Instrumentation and Control (10 credits)
• Project

Course Assessment

You will be assessed using a variety of methods. In the main, these will be written assignments based on a practical activity, case studies and/or formal tests. Some modules contain a mixture of the above, others are 100% coursework assessed.

Additional Qualifications

Not applicable

Essential Equipment

Scientific calculator (brand to be advised by lecturing team)

Fee

£635 yearly, valid until 31 July 2010

Further Info

The aim of the course is to produce Engineers who are capable of making an immediate contribution in the workplace and are able to take supervisory responsibility in the plant and process industries.