HNC Mechanical Engineering for England at Nottingham Trent University

The HNC Mechanical Engineering develops technical, communication and management skills for those already working in engineering and those entering the field, with a focus on real-world applications. It is delivered full-time and part-time at NTU Mansfield Hub using the Engineering Lab and CAD suite, and is a Higher Technical Qualification. Graduates can progress to the HND in Mechanical Engineering.

Faculty: NTU Mansfield  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 18 months part-time (one day per week)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Mechanical Principles, Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Production Engineering for Manufacture, and Quality and Process Improvement.

Career pathways

Roles include CAD/CAM Designer, Engineering Technician, Technical Engineer and Design Engineer, as well as manufacturing engineer, test engineer and project manager, with employers such as Turbine Surface Technologies, BTR Medical and SPS Aerostructures; progression to the HND Mechanical Engineering.

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