Saturday 11 May 2013

HNC Mechanical Engineering by Distance learning

Logis-Tech Associates have now received record numbers wishing to join their HNC in mechanical Engineering by distance learning




Information Pack

For enrolling Students for the

HNC

Mechanical Engineering

 

Time to Complete:  Up to 5 years

 

Enrolment date: Anytime throughout the year

 

 

 

A-1 Technical Training

Logis-Tech Associates

140 Boyd St

Crosshill

Glasgow

G42 8TP

Scotland, UK

 

Tel No:0141 423 6911


 


 


 

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering (accredited by Edexcel) provides you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.

The course is designed for learners who wish to work as technicians/technician engineers in mechanical engineering design, manufacture, maintenance and testing.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.


What you study


You study 8  HN units chosen to cover the range of needs of local and national industries and business.  The HNC provides a sound understanding of all key principles including core modules in Mechanical Principles, Analytical Methods, Engineering Science and a project.  Further specialist subjects may include Programmable Logic Controllers and the Application of Pneumatics and Hydraulics.

How you learn


You are provided with a self-contained comprehensive study pack for each of the modules. Each module consists of a folder or folders containing a series of lessons grouped into topics. Each lesson has an introduction, your aims, study advice, self-assessment questions and a summary.

It is important that you realise that open learning study requires a considerable degree of self-discipline. You must be prepared to devote both time and effort to studying not withstanding other distractions that may be present.  Each module is supported by e-learning.


How you are assessed


Assessment is by a range of integrated assignments, case studies, and projects completion of these assessments is negotiated with your module tutor.

Professional accreditation


The HNC programme is a nationally recognised qualification awarded under licence from Edexcel.

Career opportunities


Students who complete this course can usually progress to the 1st year of an appropriate B.Eng degree at most UK Universities. 


A HNC award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines for example design, manufacturing, and project management.


The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies.

Entry requirements


Applicants should normally have a SQA or BTEC National Certificate in a similar or related discipline or GCSE A level qualifications in mathematics or science.  Relevant engineering experience will also be considered.




 

The HND in Mechanical Engineering consists of 8 HN modules:

Core modules


Optional modules


Modules offered may vary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HNC in Mechanical Engineering Brief Module Description:


The primary aim of this module is to provide you with the fundamental analytical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully complete the core modules of Higher National Engineering programmes.

It is also intended as a base for the further study of analytical methods and mathematics, needed for more advanced option modules. The module is designed to enable you to use fundamental algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and probability, for the analysis, modelling and solution of realistic engineering problems at Higher National level.


Details to follow.  Presently being updated.

 

 


The aim of this module is to investigate a number of major scientific principles which underpin the design and operation of engineering systems.

It is a broad-based unit, covering both mechanical and electrical principles. Its intention is to give you an overview which will provide you with the basis for further study in specialist areas of engineering.


This module develops your ability to use the knowledge and skills that you have developed at work and/or on the course to complete a realistic work project. It aims to integrate the skills and knowledge developed in other modules within a major piece of work that reflects the type of performance expected of a higher technician at work.

 


The aim of this module is to extend students' knowledge and understanding of fluid power systems in modern industry by investigating pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, examining the characteristics of components and equipment, and evaluating the applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.


This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the functions, structures and inter-relationships of an engineering business. It enables you to develop and apply the skills of costing, financial planning and control associated with engineered products or services.

The module also teaches you to appreciate the development of the fundamental concepts of project planning and scheduling that can be applied within an engineering organisation.


This module is intended to give students an insight into the principles of control engineering and how these principles can be used to model engineering systems and processes.

Engineering Applications

Details to follow.  Presently being updated.

 


The aim of this module is to give you an opportunity to experience the process of carrying out a design project. It will enable you to appreciate that design involves synthesising parameters which will affect the design solution.

Engineering Thermodynamics

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the principles and laws of thermodynamics and their application to engineering thermodynamic systems. It covers system definition, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, heat engine cycles, the measurement of engine performance and the layout and performance of steam plant.

Fluid Mechanics

You investigate problems related to the storage of water in bulk and to its conveyance in known quantities through pipelines, rivers and open channels. You use your knowledge of the basic properties of water at rest and in motion for this, and consider the natural water cycle (hydrological cycle) and how humans have interacted with it to produce the hydrosocial cycle for our own use and benefit.

Rainfall is a major component of the hydrological cycle and the module provides an insight into rainfall types, rainfall losses and rainfall runoff. Water and wastewater treatment are also introduced, along with topics such as the hydrological cycle, rainfall, fluid statics, pipe flow and channel flow.

Heat Transfer and Combustion

This module is intended to develop students’ knowledge of principles and empirical relationships to enable them to solve practical problems involving heat transfer, combustion and the specification of practical engineering equipment.

Materials Engineering

The aim of this module is to provide you with basic background knowledge and understanding of the properties, selection, processing and use of materials.

Mechatronic System Principles

Details to follow.  Presently being updated.

 

 

Plant Services

Details to follow.  Presently being updated.

 

Programmable Logic Controllers

Details to follow.  Presently being updated.

 


This module covers the fundamentals of contemporary Safety Engineering as applied to industrial processes. It consists of an introduction to the terminology, the nature and treatment of hazards, hazard analysis, risk assessment, emergency procedures and the application of protective measures associated with various hazards.

The main aims of the module are to provide a firm foundation for work in Safety Engineering and to act a basis for more advanced studies of safety practices.

Students will be provided with a learning pack where core subjects are presented in sequenced lessons that include self assessment questions with solutions to aid developmental learning. Module assessment comprises a formative element and a summative element. The formative assessment comprises a series of self assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson. Feedback is also given to the students through email or by telephone. The summative assessment involves a single in course assessment comprising several elements.

 

Cost for the Edexcel HNC in Engineering programme (8 HN units)

(i) Initial cost – Registration, enrolment, and 1st HN unit (£155.10 + £487.50)  is £642.60

(ii) Thereafter, 7 HN units x £487.50 is £3,412.25

Total for HND Engineering programme is £4,055.10

NOTE:

The student has up to 5 years to complete a HNC in Mechanical Engineering.  On average, it takes a student 2 years to complete.  There has also been a minimum requirement introduced to the HNC in Mechanical Engineering and that is that a student must complete a minimum of 2 HN units per year.  
 
 

HNC Electrical ^ Electronic Engineering by distance learning

Logis-Tech Associates have now received record numbers wishing to join their HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering by distance learning

HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
 

Information Pack

For enrolling Students for the

HNC

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

By Distance learning

 

Time to Complete:  Up to 5 years

 

Enrolment date: Anytime throughout the year

 

 

 

A-1 Technical Training

Logis-Tech Associates

140 Boyd St

Crosshill

Glasgow

G42 8TP

Scotland, UK

 

Tel No:0141 423 6911


 


 


The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (accredited by Edexcel) provides you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.

The course is designed for learners who wish to work as technicians/technician engineers in electrical and electronics design, manufacture, maintenance, testing or fault finding.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.


What you study


You study 8  HN units chosen to cover the range of needs of local and national industries and business.  The HNC provides a sound understanding of all key principles including core modules in Electrical Principles, Analytical Methods, Engineering Science and a project.  Further specialist subjects may include Programmable Logic Controllers and Electronics

How you learn


You are provided with a self-contained comprehensive study pack for each of the modules. Each module consists of a folder or folders containing a series of lessons grouped into topics. Each lesson has an introduction, your aims, study advice, self-assessment questions and a summary.

It is important that you realise that open learning study requires a considerable degree of self-discipline. You must be prepared to devote both time and effort to studying not withstanding other distractions that may be present.  Each module is supported by e-learning.


How you are assessed


Assessment is by a range of integrated assignments, case studies, and projects completion of these assessments is negotiated with your module tutor.

Professional accreditation


The HNC programme is a nationally recognised qualification awarded under licence from Edexcel.

Career opportunities


Students who complete this course can usually progress to the 1st year of an appropriate degree at most UK Universities


A HNC award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines including design, manufacturing, project management and IT.  The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies.


Entry requirements


Applicants should normally have a SQA or BTEC National Certificate in a similar or related discipline or GCSE A level qualifications in mathematics or science.  Relevant engineering experience will also be considered.

For mature students with appropriate work experience a 'bridging' programme in mathematics may be required.


The HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering consists of 8 HN modules:

Core modules


Optional modules


Modules offered may vary.

HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Brief Module Description:


The primary aim of this module is to provide you with the fundamental analytical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully complete the core modules of Higher National Engineering programmes.

It is also intended as a base for the further study of analytical methods and mathematics, needed for more advanced option modules. The module is designed to enable you to use fundamental algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and probability, for the analysis, modelling and solution of realistic engineering problems at Higher National level.


We cover the fundamentals of electrical circuit theory, analysis of electrical circuits, give you an understanding of simple analogue and digital circuits and an appreciation of their application to engineering problems.

We look at voltage, current, power, energy, resistance and impedance.  Also, magnetic fields and inductance, electric fields and capacitance, Kirchhoff’s Laws.  We examine time varying voltages and currents, effects on inductors and capacitors, sinusoidal voltage and current use of symbolic notation.

You also study power, reactive power and apparent power, circuit analysis techniques, mesh and nodal analysis, transistors and properties of amplifiers.

Our primary method of teaching is lectures supported by laboratory sessions, tutorials, problem solving and directed learning.

You learn how to:

  • understand and use key elements of electrical and electronic theory
  • apply given tools in the solution of well defined electrical and electronic engineering problems
  • apply numerical skills to simple electrical and electronic engineering problems
  • use basic IT tools and specialist software to solve simple electrical and electronic engineering problems.


The aim of this module is to investigate a number of major scientific principles which underpin the design and operation of engineering systems.

It is a broad-based unit, covering both mechanical and electrical principles. Its intention is to give you an overview which will provide you with the basis for further study in specialist areas of engineering.

 

 


This module develops your ability to use the knowledge and skills that you have developed at work and/or on the course to complete a realistic work project. It aims to integrate the skills and knowledge developed in other modules within a major piece of work that reflects the type of performance expected of a higher technician at work.


The aim of this module is to extend students' knowledge and understanding of fluid power systems in modern industry by investigating pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, examining the characteristics of components and equipment, and evaluating the applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.


This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the functions, structures and inter-relationships of an engineering business. It enables you to develop and apply the skills of costing, financial planning and control associated with engineered products or services.

The module also teaches you to appreciate the development of the fundamental concepts of project planning and scheduling that can be applied within an engineering organisation.


This module is intended to give students an insight into the principles of control engineering and how these principles can be used to model engineering systems and processes.


The aim of this module is to investigate Distributed Control System concepts and their applications in engineering. It focuses on the design characteristics and internal architecture of Distributed Control Systems and how they interact.

Students will be provided with a learning pack where core subjects are presented in sequenced lessons that include self assessment questions with solutions to aid developmental learning. Module assessment comprises a formative element and a summative element. The formative assessment is a series of self assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson. Feedback is also given to the students through email or by telephone. The summative assessment involves a single in course assessment comprising several elements


You study electrical machines and cover all the major machines: DC, induction, and synchronous, as well as some special machines including stepper and variable reluctance motors.

You also perform in-depth investigations into machine performance and operation characteristics, in both analytical and experimental methods, using laboratory setups and software packages (Pspice & Matlab) for the analysis of DC and AC machine performance during practical sessions.

 


To extend the depth of your understanding of analogue electronics, especially in the context of integrated circuits, this module covers the interaction of circuit segments (loading), temperature dependence and device variability, and how to robustly design around these problems.

You use the ‘library’ of common configurations to build larger circuits and to see how integration and component matching facilitates complex general and application-specific circuits, with examples drawn from the variety of analogue devices currently available.

Laboratories enable you to perform analysis, simulation and synthesis of relevant circuit configurations, both using components on Breadboard and by simulation in SPICE.


The aim of this module is to give you an opportunity to experience the process of carrying out a design project. It will enable you to appreciate that design involves synthesising parameters which will affect the design solution.


This module covers the fundamentals of contemporary Safety Engineering as applied to industrial processes. It consists of an introduction to the terminology, the nature and treatment of hazards, hazard analysis, risk assessment, emergency procedures and the application of protective measures associated with various hazards.

The main aims of the module are to provide a firm foundation for work in Safety Engineering and to act a basis for more advanced studies of safety practices.

Students will be provided with a learning pack where core subjects are presented in sequenced lessons that include self assessment questions with solutions to aid developmental learning. Module assessment comprises a formative element and a summative element. The formative assessment comprises a series of self assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson. Feedback is also given to the students through email or by telephone. The summative assessment involves a single in course assessment comprising several elements.

Cost for the Edexcel HNC in Engineering programme (8 HN units)

(i) Initial cost – Registration, enrolment, and 1st HN unit (£155.10 + £487.50)  is £642.60

(ii) Thereafter, 7 HN units x £487.50 is £3,412.50

Total for HNC Engineering programme is £4,055.10

NOTE:

The student has up to 5 years to complete a HNC in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.  On average, it takes a student 2 years to complete.  There has also been a minimum requirement introduced to the HNC in Electrical & Electronics and that is that a student must complete a minimum of 2 HN units per year.