The units covered are as follows:
• Engineering Mathematics 1 – 20 credits
• Design and Manufacture – 20 credits
• Professional Engineering Techniques – 20 credits
• Mechanical Science 1 – 20 credits
• Measurement Systems – 20 credits
• Thermofluids 1 – 20 credits

Coleg y Cymoedd considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience.

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer - DD to include Mathematics or a Science subject

Typical BTEC Offer -BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit or BTEC Diploma Merit Merit.

Typical VRQ offer – at least a VRQ Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate discipline with a unit of Maths included

You will be invited to attend an interview and will undertake an assessment in literacy and numeracy to establish any support required.

At Coleg y Cymoedd we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your assessments. The better your grades the more options you will have and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher-level course.

You will be assessed through multiple forms of assessment such as, practical based work, essay writing, portfolio based work and onsite timed assessment.

On completion of the HNC Mechanical Engineering, students are encouraged to progress onto the HND in Mechanical Engineering here at Coleg Y Cymoedd.

Students on the HNC in Mechanical Engineering have had the opportunity to work with a range of partners and industry professionals on live briefs and work placements including:
Axiom, Transport for Wales, Ge Aviation, FSG, British Airways,Pullmn Rail, The Royal Mint, Ensinger, Nuaire,, Waldon LTD, Kautex, Renishaw, Eriez Magnetics, Prysmian cables, General Dynamics, Sony and Many others.