Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (2024) HNC (Pearson) HTQ Part-time

Course Overview

Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (2024) HNC (Pearson) HTQ Part-time

The curriculum addresses the need for high-quality professionals in the engineering sector, offering a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England. This Higher Technical Qualification prepares students for engineering careers, available part-time and full-time over 1-2 academic years. It includes core and specialist units to equip students with necessary skills for further education or the workforce.

Course content

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England consist of core mandatory units and specialist mandatory units. To achieve this qualification, the following units must be successfully completed.

  • Core Mandatory Unit 4001: Engineering Design

  • Core Mandatory Unit 4002: Engineering Maths

  • Core Mandatory Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)

  • Specialist Mandatory Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture

  • Specialist Mandatory Unit 4015: Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs)

  • Specialist Mandatory Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement

  • Specialist Mandatory Unit 4019: Electrical and Electronic Principles

  • Specialist Mandatory Unit 4021: Electrical Machines 15

Located at: STEM Centre

Course Start: 22 September 2025

Course length: 2 Years

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: HENGEEHNC

Awarding Body:

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Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

For further information about the cost of this course please contact our Information Team on tel: 01226 216 123 or email: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Other funding information

As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.

Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants' Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.

Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.

Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.

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Course Content

  • BTEC Level 3 qualification in an engineering subject

  • GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject

  • GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in maths and English

  • Related Level 3 qualification in Construction

  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution

  • Relevant Industry work experience

  • An international equivalent to the above qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:

  • Centre-developed internal written and/or practical assignments that are set and assessed by centre.

  • Pearson-set assignments, which are set by centres in line with Pearson awarding body guidelines.

  • All assignments are graded Pass, merit or distinction by the centre in accordance to the awarding body grade descriptors and guidelines.

Higher National Certificate

On successful completion of the level 4 Higher National Certificate, students can develop their careers in the engineering sector by:

  • Entering employment

  • Continuing existing employment

  • Linking with the appropriate professional body

  • Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  • Progressing to a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England

  • Progressing to university.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

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The course information on this page was last updated 14 March 2025.