Preston College Higher Education Prospectus

HNC MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING Awarded by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) THIS HNC: This HNC aims to provide all graduates with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to apply existing and emerging mechatronics and intelligent machines technologies to solve engineering problems. As the programme progresses, you will be expected to apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods in mechatronics and intelligent machines engineering, alongside technical and commercial management processes, as you manage the improvement and control of quality in systems and products. The course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive and develop, as you acquire a transferable skills set suited to both the industrial and commercial sectors. Designed and developed with employers in mind, the course is studied on a part-time basis and has been created to provide progression opportunities to a level 5 qualification, followed by the BEng (Hons) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), upon successful completion. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Preston College operates a flexible admissions policy, welcoming applicants with a wide range of qualifications and/or experience, with each application assessed on its own merit. We also recognise prior learning/attainment (RPL) and experience, meaning it may be possible to map some of your existing qualifications against the modules for the HNC Mechatronics Engineering qualification. If this applies to you, we will discuss this with you at the interview stage. For students who have recently been in education, we would expect an applicant to have one of the following: A-Levels: At least two A-Levels in an appropriate subject area (equivalent to 72 UCAS points) BTEC Extended Diploma (or equivalent): Level 3 in Engineering or another appropriate discipline at grade MMP or higher BTEC Diploma (or equivalent): Level 3 in Engineering or a similar discipline at grade DM or higher Pass Access Course: Pass Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in a related subject International Baccalaureate: H7 Other qualifications: An NVQ diploma or equivalent competence based qualification Applicants with industrial experience will be considered on a case by case basis for the course IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each skills area) PLUS GCSE: English and Maths GCSE grade 4 (formerly grade C) or equivalent 40