Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, this HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) course taught at Bolton College offers you the practical and personal skills needed for a role in the sector or progression to higher-level study.
HNC Manufacturing Engineering for England HTQ
Course Information
Course Type:
Higher Education
Study Mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Higher National Certificate
Location:
Bolton College
Course Code:
270K
Course Length:
1 year
Start Date:
22/09/2025
Subject Area:
Higher Education
Overview
Highlights
- The course provides opportunities for you to make progress towards achieving internationally recognised registration with a professional body regulated by the Engineering Council.
- We'll encourage you to undertake a work placement during the summer break – this is recommended but is not a course requirement.
- On successfully completing this programme, you'll be awarded a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) from the University of Bolton.
- Bolton College scores highly in student satisfaction surveys for its HE provision, and we take pride in offering you the opportunity to learn from industry-experienced staff.
Key Features
- This course offers the essential subject knowledge you'll need to progress successfully within or into the world of work or further study.
- Our approach to teaching and learning is student-centred, so we'll work with you on an individual basis, providing tailored help and support throughout your studies.
- You'll have the opportunity to develop and enhance crucial skills such as communication, teamwork, organising and planning, numeracy, problem-solving, flexibility and adaptability, action planning, self-awareness, initiative, personal impact and confidence, environmental sustainability, and social, public and ethical responsibility.
- This programme has HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) accreditation which means it is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Level 4, equipping students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to further higher education study.
Entry Requirements
- 32 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs and T-levels. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.
- Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.
- You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
- Entry to this course is also available to applicants with extensive, appropriate work experience in the engineering sector, who may not possess academic qualifications.
- We would normally expect a Level 3 qualification in maths, engineering or science. However, we will consider non-standard applications. Applicants without maths, engineering or science may be required to undertake a numeracy assessment as part of the application and admission process.
- You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
- If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in reading and writing (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
- If you intend to progress to a top-up degree course at a university after completing this HNC, you will usually need GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). If you have not already achieved this, please speak to the course leader about taking GCSE Mathematics and/or English while completing this course.
- If you apply or enrol on this course, Bolton College and the University of Greater Manchester will share the information you provide. You’ll also receive communications from both organisations.
- This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Route to study in the UK, then, unfortunately, we'll be unable to consider your application for this course. Some EU students are eligible to study this course under the EU Settlement Scheme or Common Travel Area arrangement – for details, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/studying-in-the-uk-guidance-for-eu-students.
Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
Career Opportunities
If you choose to complete our Level 4 HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England, you're likely aiming to go on to employment or progress to further study. We have developed this qualification in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies and businesses to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the future – whichever route you take.
What can I do with this qualification?
This HNC is designed to prepare you for a range of careers, including engineering technician, manufacturing technician, integration and test technician and production technician.
If you successfully complete this HNC in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll be able to progress onto a higher-level qualification, such as the HND in Manufacturing Engineering. You'll also be able to apply for advanced standing to bachelor's degrees in a range of engineering disciplines.
Alternative career options
Certificate holders can also use the qualification to enter a range of other careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or further study. Some possibilities include:
- Teaching
- Research and development
- Finance
- Business
- Government and Civil Service
- Military
Fees & Funding
When completing your student finance application, please list your institution as 'University of Bolton', not 'Bolton College'.
Home/EU Fees
| Year of study | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Year | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | |
| 2025-26 | £5,996 | - | £5,996 |
| 2026-27 | - | ||
International Fees
International applications are not possible for this course
As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa. We offer a wide range of full-time courses in lots of different subjects, many of our courses start in September and January. If you would like to see what courses are available please visit our Course Search.Bursaries
Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.
The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
How to Apply
Home Applicants
You may apply directly to the University using the University's online application form. Please select your chosen start date from the list below: You should have to hand:- Details of the educational establishments you attended and dates
- Your certificates for the qualifications you are using to gain entry to the course – you will need to enter the completion date and upload copies
- Details of any employment history including name, address, dates and role
- Personal statement – this can be either input into the relevant field or uploaded separately
- Details including e-mail addresses of two referees, at least one of which should be someone who can provide an academic reference
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- Apply online: Bolton College HNC Manufacturing Engineering for england - 22 September 2025
International Applicants
International applications are not possible for this course
As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa. We offer a wide range of full-time courses in lots of different subjects, many of our courses start in September and January. If you would like to see what courses are available please visit our Course SearchPartner Organisation Applicants
University of Greater Manchester Group Partners
Bolton College University Collegiate School Alliance Learning University of Greater Manchester
For valued members of the University of Greater Manchester Group and progressing students, we try to make our application process as simple and as fast as possible. If you have carefully considered your course and institution choices and decided that this course is the best option for you, you may apply free of charge to the University. By selecting the appropriate link from the list shown below, you will be taken directly to our online application form. Please read the user guidance before completing this, and ensure you upload all supporting documents such as certificates and your personal statement when you apply. When you are asked to add a contact email address, please ensure you add your college/university email account address as well as your personal address. If you do not add your college address as your contact address, we will be unable to identify you as a partner and offer you the benefits of being part of our group. NOTE: You cannot apply both through UCAS and directly to the University of Greater Manchester. Submitting an application to any university through UCAS during the same academic year will void any direct application you make to the University of Greater Manchester. For courses starting in September, please be aware that we are required to share your information with UCAS if we accept you on this course. We will create a simplified UCAS acceptance record on your behalf and return this to UCAS. By submitting your application directly to the University of Greater Manchester, you agree to these terms. If you are ready to apply directly, please select your chosen start date from the list below. Before applying, please read the entry requirements section of this page. If your course runs at multiple locations or has various start dates, please be sure to select the correct application link from the list below. Before beginning your application, you should have the following information to hand:- Details of the educational establishments you attended and dates
- Your certificates for the qualifications you are using to gain entry to the course – you will need to enter the completion date and upload copies
- Details of any employment history, including name, address, dates and role
- Personal statement – this can be either input into the relevant field or uploaded separately
- Details including email addresses of two referees, at least one of which should be someone who can provide an academic reference
- Apply online: Bolton College HNC Manufacturing Engineering for england - 22 September 2025
Teaching & Assessment
The varied nature of this HNC programme means that we use a wide range of teaching and learning methods. To ensure you acquire and develop the appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills, we combine timetabled classes with student-centred and independent learning. You can expect to attend lectures, practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and informal group study sessions. There will also be opportunities to go on site visits to view state-of-the-art projects, and attend guest lectures by specialists from industry, professional bodies or other academic institutions.
There are significant opportunities to spend time with the tutors and technicians during timetabled classes, practical work and tutorials. However, we'll still expect you to devote a significant amount of time to personal study. For example, this time might be spent engaging in general background reading, revisiting practical work, attending technical meetings and lectures provided by professional bodies or working on assignments. We use a range of assessment methods depending on the learning outcome in question and the type of module content being assessed. You'll have opportunities to test your understanding of subjects informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark or grade. Each module/unit will normally contain at least one piece of practice or 'formative' assessment for which you'll receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental, and any grades/marks you receive for them do not count toward your module/unit mark or grade. There is formal or 'summative' assessment for each module/unit. Methods include a range of assessments such as exams, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, and a final year major project. The grades from the formal assessments count towards your module/unit mark or grade.Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Production Engineering for Manufacture
- Quality and Process Improvement
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
- Industry 4.0
- Industrial Robots
Assessment methods
| Level | Assessment method |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Coursework 87% Written exams 13% |
Learning Activities
| Level | Activity |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Guided independent study 60% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 40% |
The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
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