This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the following principal aims of the HNC Manufacturing Engineering.

• develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core principles and technologies by undertaking Units in engineering drawing, quality systems, engineering principles, materials selection, economics of manufacture, process and equipment selection and engineering measurement
• develop candidates’ ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of manufacturing engineering problems
• develop learning and transferable skills (including Core Skills)