FdEng/HNC Engineering - Marine Technologies

HNC Years 1 & 2 – Level 4 (Part time over 2 academic years or full time over 1 academic year)

• Analytical Methods for Manufacturing
• Business & Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Electrical & Electronic Principles for Marine Applications  
• Mechanical Design Principles
• Project

FdEng Year 3 - Level 5 (1 calendar year)

• Marine Auxiliary Systems
• Major Project
• Quality Management
• The Engineering Professional
• Work Based Unit

These courses have been specifically designed, in consultation with Industry and Professional Institutions, to enable those predominately working in engineering to study alongside their work. Our HNCs and Foundation Degrees in engineering are ideally suited to those who are looking to gain the essential skills to advance their career in a variety of engineering roles.

This course is also offered as a Degree Apprenticeship. Please (link currently under construction) for more information.

There are various entry points.

To begin at Level 4/HNC, candidates will typically have 32 UCAS points, one A Level at Grade C in a relevant subject or equivalent AVCE or national diploma/certificate.

Relevant subjects: Physics, Maths, CDT, Engineering, Electronics

To begin at Level 5/FdEng, candidates will typically have 120 Level 4 credits from an HNC in an appropriate discipline with a minimum grade of Merit.
 

Assessment is by a variety of methods depending on the nature of the unit, these include but are not inclusive:

• Assessments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Tests
• Practical work
• Groups work
• Laboratory work
• Literature review
• Research

The HNC and FdEng Engineering Programmes follow Bournemouth University assessment regulations.

A Work Based learning unit is incorporated within the FdEng Programmes. Reflective logs are used to facilitate students’ learning and encourage the transferability of knowledge between study and the workplace. The unit is designed to encourage the students to review what they do at work in light of the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC), fulfilling the competence and commitment requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Project units, at both level 4 and 5 are, wherever possible, company-based and employer-supported ‘live’ projects. As a result, the project reinforces the aspirations of the students’ chosen areas of academic study and offers an element of work-based learning.

It is also a requirement for any students not employed in engineering to undertake a work placement within local industry during the programme’s calendar year. This is to further their understanding of industrial practice and appreciation of a real engineering working environment. This period will enable the students to complete a reflective logbook for use in the Work Based learning unit.

Site visits, presentations by and discussions with industry representatives will also ensure that a “real world” understanding of project management is achieved.

For learners undertaking a Degree Apprenticeship supporting evidence for the end point assessment requirements can be taken from the Work Based Unit report and the work based learning elements of the programme.

Progression to the BEng/MEng (Hons) Engineering is an option for appropriate students.

Roles in Engineering Design and R & D

HNC - £3,500 per academic year

FdEng - £4,000

Students who are eligible, can apply for a student loan with Student Finance.

Attendance: Part time over 3 years (2 academic years for the HNC plus 1 calendar year for the FdEng) or full time over 2 years (1 academic year for the HNC plus 1 calendar year for the FdEng)

Applications: Please note that students taking the part-time HNC/FdEng should apply directly to The Bournemouth & Poole College and not via the UCAS process.

If you meet the entry requirements and would like to apply, simply click on the Apply Now button above.

If you have any questions regarding the course, please use the ‘Enquire Now’ button, contact the Higher Education Team +44 (0)1202 205180
email: highereducation@bpc.ac.uk

Venue: The course is delivered at The College's North Road campus, Poole

The college reserves the right to make changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, re-location or restructuring of courses.

Awarding Body:
Bournemouth University

Qualification:
FdEng/HNC

Curriculum Area:
Engineering - Automotive Marine Boatbuilding and Composite