Lift Engineering

HNC

This course allows people already working in the lift industries to study for an academic qualification which complements their current job, updating their knowledge and skills and improving their career prospects.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Undergraduate

Modes of study

Distance learning

Attendance

Two to four years part-time

This is a distance learning course allowing the student to study from home, work or wherever is most suitable. Students will also need access to the internet.

Location

Avenue Campus

Entry requirements

As a course designed for people who are working in the lift industry, we do not expect the majority of applicants to have any formal qualifications but to have relevant work experience. Those without relevant work experience may enter the course with one A level and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above. Any student who is not currently employed in an appropriate industry would need to demonstrate that they can gain an industrial placement. Applicants who have achieved the award of BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Engineering (Lift and Escalator Technology) will automatically satisfy the entry requirements.

School

School of Science and Technology

Course content

The course teaches the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering studies associated with the lift industry.

The HNC Lift Engineering provides a gateway for direct entry to the FdSc Lift Engineering programme at The University of Northampton.

Successful students may go on from the FdSc Lift Engineering to complete the BSc (Hons) Engineering.

Modules can be taken as a one-off, either as a taster before deciding whether or not to do the full course or in order to update skills in that particular area. There is a mixture of compulsory and elective modules.

The course introduces the fundamentals of engineering including mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic engineering design and analysis. Examples are relevant to the lift industry. The course also covers mathematics and the basics of ICT. Students are also introduced to the concepts of contract management and business, and undertake a work-based project of their choice.

Special course features

A unique course where content is relevant for the lifts industry
Distance learning
Flexible
Modular

Typical modules

Fundamentals of lift technology
ICT applications
Engineering mathematics
Engineering design
Advanced lift technology: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic
Contract management
Lift engineering project

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework, project reports and end of module examinations.

Career opportunities

Our graduates either find employment or improve their employment opportunities in the lift making or other allied industries.

For undergraduate application information please see our how to apply page.

Current 'Home' and EU undergraduate students: Information on 2012/13 tuition fees

Distance learning fees

Foundation degree: 240 credits in total
HNC: 160 credits in total
HND: 240 credits in total
BSc: 360 credits in total

20 credits: £600
40 credits: £1200
60 credits: £1800
80 credits: £2400
90 credits: £2700

Tuition fees will be charged for the total number of credits you enrol on in each academic year. The amount you pay each year depends on the number of credits you enrol on in each year of study.

The above fees are for the academic year 2012/13. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase; therefore the cost in future years is likely to be higher the 2012/13 rates stated here.