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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HTQ Higher National Certificate
Electrical and Electronic Engineering HTQ Higher National Certificate
Course Overview
Course Code
P00271
Start Date
15/09/2025
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
2 years
Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Level
Level 4
This is a two-year part-time programme, in which a Higher National Certificate (HTQ) is completed. With a career in engineering as your chosen route, this level 4 course offers students wishing to follow an electrical/electronic engineering pathway, both the higher level knowledge and also the understanding of how this is applied in industry. The HNC/HND in engineering course is designed to enable students who may have come through a vocational route to progress into higher education, building on the knowledge gained at level 3. Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) at levels 4 and 5 are an alternative to apprenticeships or degrees. They may suit you if you want a more practical, employer-led study programme, approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. HTQs are technical qualifications that employers have helped to develop so that you can get the right training and skills you need to succeed at work. As well as studying the academic content of a standard HNC or HND programme the HTQ will also focus on the knowledge and skills required by industry. On successful completion of the HNC, you will be eligible to enrol on the level 5 HND (HTQ)
Over the two year programme, you will study the following units, in year 1 you will study 4 of the following level 4 units: Engineering Design, Engineering maths, Managing a professional Engineering project, Production Engineering for manufacture, Quality and process improvement, Automation Robotics and PLCs, Electrical and Electronic principles, Electrical machines.
Over the two year programme, you will study the following units, in year 2 you will study the remaining 4 units from: Engineering Design, Engineering maths, Managing a professional Engineering project, Production Engineering for manufacture, Quality and process improvement, Automation Robotics and PLCs, Electrical and Electronic principles, Electrical machines.
Standard entry to this course requires a minimum of 32 UCAS points from a recognised level 3 qualification in a related subject (eg. T-Level, BTEC National or A-levels or equivalent) or a higher level qualification in an unrelated subject area. You are expected to hold GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or equivalent. We welcome applicants who do not match standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to study this subject at university level and who can evidence relevant experience. An interview is required to ascertain prior achievement.
You will undertake a range of both written and practical assignments, presentations and in-class controlled assessments. For the HTQ element you may need to complete further project work or an industry placement where appropriate.
- Tuition fee: £3082
- Total fees: £3082
Applications to our part time Undergraduate courses can be made directly through the college website. Applications to our full-time undergraduate courses must be made through UCAS using institution code L36 and course code 001H. If you haven’t started a UCAS application yet, and only want to apply to Leicester College, you can apply directly to us using our direct application form via the College website, and we will process a UCAS application on your behalf. Due to the nature of this programme, you may also be invited to attend an interview. Where necessary, other means of interview (i.e. telephone, web-based, CD/DVD) can be arranged.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00271
Start Date
15/09/2025
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
2 years
Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Level
Level 4