Advanced Engineering

Over a lifetime, Engineering graduates earn £243,730 more than those who ended their education after A Levels*

*Pooled Labour Force Survey 2000-2005* Amounts apply to the 2012/13 academic year and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study.

*Source: Complete University Guide 2013†Source: The Times Higher Education World Rankings 2010/11

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WhyWhat Is your route to engineering success?

These programmes aim to develop a clear understanding of

the principles and skills involved in the various Engineering

disciplines. The courses have a strong vocational emphasis and

provide general transferable skills in readiness for employment in

this specialised field. This is a new approach to higher education,

integrating academic and applied learning with an industrial

context. It is the result of a partnership between employers and

the College to develop innovative and flexible delivery models for

all the HNC programmes.

Who are B&FC?

B&FC holds national Beacon status and is renowned for high

standards of teaching, value for money and a strong climate of

student support. Our degree courses are awarded by Lancaster

University, ranked in the top ten universities nationally* and

among the top 1% globally†. They’re designed with employers

for employers to get your career off to the best possible start.

Why An HNC Engineering qualification?

Skilled engineers are currently in short supply and excellent

career opportunities exist as design production or project

engineers at technician engineer level. Many past students

are now employed by major companies such as EDF Energy,

Westinghouse (Springfields Fuels Ltd), BAE Systems, Airbus, NIC,

GCE and Ford Motor Company as design, production, project or

research and development engineers.

Study options and prices Flexible study optionsAt B&FC, students have the opportunity to study either full

or part-time, depending on their external commitments. Part-

time study is ideal for those in employment and wherever

possible, we will fit timetabling around the demands of family

and working life. Learning takes place at our Bispham Campus.

Help with funding your tuitionA whole range of help is available to make the cost of studying much more manageable. Low-interest loans, non-repayable grants and even our own College Bursary Scheme ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the means to access a university education.

Full-time UK students

£6,000*total fee Students receive 15 hours contact time over 2 days per week for a period of 1 year. Full-time learners receive higher levels of support including additional tutorials and workshops.

Full-time international students

£7,000*total fee Students receive 15 hours contact time over 2 days per week for a period of 1 year. Full-time learners receive higher levels of support including additional tutorials and workshops.

Part-time UK students

£4,500*total fee Students receive 12 hours contact time per week for a period of 1 year; alternatively, fewer hours can be studied over a period of either 18 months or 2 years. Part-time students receive less individual support than full-time students and should be highly motivated towards independent learning.

Engineering?

Edexcel BTEC HNC Engineering

Fast-track through to our degree programmeswith the

What will you have to pay?

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HNC - Engineering Course outline

The programmes offer a fixed package of 8 units. The units are

seen as sections that complement each other and have been

selected and developed through close links with manufacturing

industries. You will be equipped with the skills and applied

knowledge that will enable you to provide twenty first century

technologies to industrial situations while glimpsing at what the

future holds for these skills and technologies.

Choose from:

1. HnC in aeronautical engineering

2. HnC in General engineering

3. HnC in mechanical engineering

4. HnC in electrical/electronic engineering

Successful completion of this Level 4 programme at Merit Level

will give you direct entry to one of our degree programmes,

validated by Lancaster University but delivered here at our

Bispham Campus.

What skills, qualities and experience do I need?

You will need good communication skills as the modules are

delivered using an array of lectures, discussions, seminars and

presentations. Good interpersonal skills are also important as

you will be working in groups on a regular basis and this provides

an opportunity for networking. You will be required to complete

assignments to tight deadlines so good time management skills

are essential.

We provide:

• A high standard of tuition

• Close liaison with industry

• Extensive and up-to-date equipment

• Continuous assessment

• A pleasant environment conducive to learning with easy access

to staff and resources (Bispham Campus)

• Progression to BEng degree programmes.

What are we looking for?

To obtain a place on this programme, candidates must be able to

demonstrate evidence of analytical and communication skills at a

higher level. Applicants without the standard entry requirements,

but who have industrial experience, will be considered through an

interview process and by demonstrating their ability to complete

the programme satisfactorily.

Will I be able to fit study around my other commitments?

B&FC has an ethos of ensuring that high quality learning is

accessible to as many learners as possible and our approach to

the HNC Engineering is no different. The qualification can be

studied full-time, part-time or via a combination of the two,

allowing each learner the flexibility to choose a mode of delivery

appropriate to their own particular needs.

For successful graduates, the employment prospects in this

field are outstanding. Two recent alumni are now employed

by aston martin, and by atomic Weapons establishment plc

as a Trainee Warhead Safety engineer. in addition, many work

experience placements have the potential to turn into full-time,

permanent positions.

“ I chose B&FC as it has the best reputation around for the course I wanted to do. It also has a more

practical aspect of learning and a wide range of students attend. I enjoyed the course as it fitted

my aspirations perfectly. We only had a small class so we got a lot of one-to-one time with the

lecturers, who were always keen to help us.”

Rachael Carr, Flight Systems Engineer at BAE Systems, current BEng student and Team UK contestant at WorldSkills London 2011

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