Upcoming start dates
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Professional body recognition
In developing the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Automation and Control Engineering,
Pearson have liaised with:
● The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
● Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
By aligning to professional body competency standards, content and assessment supports students
to develop as professional practitioners for the future. This adds value for students by offering them
access to continuing professional development
Training Course Content
2.3 Unit Specifications
The following list of modules will be offered:
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Automation and Control Engineering for England
Unit number Unit Name Unit Level Unit Credit Unit Type
4002 Engineering Maths 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4003 Engineering Science 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4061 Programming for Engineers 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4062 Professional Engineering Practice
(This is a Pearson-set)
4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4063 Engineering Mechanics and
Materials
4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4006 Mechatronics 4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
4015 Automation, Robotics and
Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs)
4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
4064 Analogue and Digital Electronics 4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
Note: Each 15-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 150 hours and 60 hours of Guided Learning.
Students pass their HNC Level-4 units before progressing HND level-5.
Continuing Studies
Learners can progress after completing Level 4 HNC in Automation and Control Engineering to Level
5 HND Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering. After completion of the HNC learners can choose
to enter the employment in the following roles: design engineer, project engineer, installation and
commissioning, maintenance engineer, technical sales, technical trainer, technician, lecturer, quality
control, etc
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