HNC Aeronautical Engineering

L4 Level 4
Full Time
15 September 2025 — 12 June 2026
International Centre for Aerospace

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

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.
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  • 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.
Key information

Start date

15 September 2025

End date

12 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

15 hours per week

Location

International Centre for Aerospace
Maps & directions

Course code

AERH4F50
L4

Qualification

HNC Aeronautical Engineering

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Career prospects & further study

123,000

The UK Aerospace industry remains as number two on the world stage and the largest in Europe with £35 billion turnover, 123,000 direct employees and 3,900 Apprentices.

Upon successful completion of the HNC students will be able to progress onto our HND Aeronautical Engineering course.

Locations

International Centre for Aerospace
International Centre for Aerospace

International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT),
Cardiff Airport Business Park,
Rhoose, 
Vale of Glamorgan,
CF62 3DP