HNC Aeronautical Engineering
About this course
Aerospace is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK with exciting opportunities to work in Wales and across the world. The sector has seen consistent growth in recent years, and supports a growing number of high-skill, high-value jobs. If you have a passion for aircraft, or you simply wish to develop into an engineer with wide and varied engineering skills applicable across a wide range of industries, then this course is right for you.
What you will study
The course covers:
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Aircraft Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Electrical Power and Distribution Systems
- CAD/CAM
- Airframe Mechanical Systems
Teaching methods include; lectures, whole group information-giving sessions, workshops, tutorials, practical work, and blended e-learning and group critiques.
Assessment for the course is designed, where possible, to simulate the variety of tasks that graduates from the programme may encounter in relevant employment. Where necessary other academic assessment devices, such as a formal examination are also used.
The practical work will reflect real-world techniques that practitioners would encounter in the aerospace industry.
Course fee per year
Tuition Fees: £6,000.00
Entry requirements
Two A-levels including Maths and another technical subject, (normally Physics). A BTEC National Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in an appropriate subject. Other level 3 qualifications may be acceptable.
- Applications from mature students, without the standard entry requirements but with related work experience, will be considered.
- All students must be competent in English language to a standard equivalent to at least grade 4 (or C) in GCSE English.
- IELTS 5.5
Entry requirements
Two A-levels including Maths and another technical subject, (normally Physics). A BTEC National Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in an appropriate subject. Other level 3 qualifications may be acceptable.
- Applications from mature students, without the standard entry requirements but with related work experience, will be considered.
- All students must be competent in English language to a standard equivalent to at least grade 4 (or C) in GCSE English.
- IELTS 5.5
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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What stood out for me about Cardiff and Vale College were the fantastic facilities at ICAT and the smaller class sizes. I have the ability to spend one to one time with the lecturers who are very patient and help you understand the work being carried out. Having that experience with people who have a wealth of knowledge about the industry is invaluable. Since leaving Cardiff and Vale College, I have completed my degree with Kingston University and have recently started a job with Babcock as a Mechanical design engineer in their missions systems department working on submarines. The knowledge I have learnt during my time at Cardiff and Vale College can now be put to use while working.
Career prospects & further study
123,000
Upon successful completion of the HNC students will be able to progress onto our HND Aeronautical Engineering course.