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City College Plymouth Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

City College Plymouth

Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Online United Kingdom

Certificate

2 years

English

Part time

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Sep 2025

GBP 6,100

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the mechanical engineering sector. This program offers a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, equipping students to tackle real-world engineering challenges.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths including roles as mechanical engineers, design engineers, manufacturing engineers, or project managers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. Additionally, further study opportunities are available for those seeking to advance their qualifications.

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The role of a mechanical engineer is to take a product from an idea to the marketplace, and you’ll need a broad range of skills to achieve this. This course will teach you to understand the forces and thermal environment that a product, its parts or its subsystems will encounter, as well as how to design for functionality, aesthetics and environment. You will benefit from learning in the College’s excellent engineering facilities, including the state-of-the-art Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM.

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