Product Design, HNC

This programme provides students with an excellent grounding in the principles of design, IT and graphical communication as applied to computer-aided design. The course develops students' creative skills that organisations are looking for. It integrates learning through project work which covers the design and development cycle from generation of the initial ideas through analysis and design to the manufacturing process..

Students also study the business management process so they become better equipped to deal with the marketing and financial aspects of product design.

Aims of the programme

This programme is designed to meet the following aims:

Produce higher technicians equipped to play leading roles in the engineering industries, using modern technologies
Provide students with the knowledge and reflective work-based skills to equip them for a career in industries related to engineering
Develop student competence in applying IT to engineering problems
Develop the critical and analytical powers of the student
Provide the student with the skills to adapt and respond positively to change in the workplace
Assist the student to develop the skills required for both autonomous practice and team-working

Location

Canterbury College

Attendance

2 years part time, day release

Entry requirements

Contact the Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000.

Assessment

Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, project work and examinations.

Professional recognition

This qualification may be used as a pathway to registration with a number of professional bodies including the Institution of Incorporated Engineers in Mechanical Engineering, the Institution of Plan Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Designers.

Specialist Equipment

Students have access to excellent facilities including the CAD Computer Suite with a range of modern design software packages.

Career options

The programme equips students for technician roles in industries related to CAD and 3D animation. They may also top-up to a foundation degree.

2D and 3D Modelling
Analytical Methods
CAD 3D Visualisation and Animation
Software Constructs and Tools
Business Management
Ergonomics

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