To gain the BTEC Level 4 HNC in Manufacturing Engineering qualification you must achieve a minimum of 120 credits through both Core and Specialist Mandatory units which include:
Unit 4001: Engineering Design (15)
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths (15)
Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project (15)
Unit 4014: Professional Engineering for Manufacture (15)
Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement (15)
Unit 4023: Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) (15)
Unit 4030: Industry 4.0 (15)
Unit 4068: Industrial Robots (15)
Note: The range of units available and the content of any individual module may change.
a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering
a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile should to be supported by a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English
other related Level 3 qualifications
an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
relevant work experience, or
an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding on which students can build should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. On successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, students can develop their careers in the sector through:
Progression to Year 2 of the Foundation Degree in Manufacturing Engineering at New College Swindon in Partnership with Oxford Brookes University
entering employment
continuing existing employment
linking with the appropriate professional body
committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Fees for 2026 entry: £3,625
Fees for 2027 entry: £3,715
Fees for 2027 continuers: £3,625
If you have a question about this or any other University Centre course, email headmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
