Engineering (RQF) Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND)

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Study Mode: Full Time Programme Component Course Level: 5

If you have completed your engineering HNC and want to continue your learning and further develop your industry knowledge and skills, the engineering HND is the next step!

The HND is mainly a theory-led classroom-based course and there are a number of pathways that can be followed - general, manufacturing, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering - and, as well as a range of mandatory units, you will also study a number of pathway-specific modules too.

To access this course you are required to have:

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

You will also be required to attend a college interview and assessment.

During the HND you will study a range of modules from the following selection:

Engineering design
Engineering maths
Engineering science
Managing a professional engineering project
Professional engineering management
Lean manufacturing
Manufacturing systems engineering
Advanced manufacturing technology
Quality and process improvement
Mechanical principles
Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat engines
Further mathematics
Electrical and electronic principles
Industrial systems
Industrial power, electronics and storage
Research project

By studying this course you will:

Further develop your understanding of engineering principles
Gain an indepth understanding of technical information and its application in a working environment
Develop an appreciation of leadership roles in the engineering industry
Learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to solve engineering problems
Understand the relevance and implications of a range of engineering processes
Analyse and design engineering solutions
Learn how to self reflect and improve on your experiences

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

Observation
Written assessments
Assignments
Research

Completion of the course will enable you to:

Work in the industry as a production engineer, manufacturing engineer or design engineer
Gain a management or supervisory role in the industry
Progress to a higher level appretniceship or university degree

Tutors on the course are all qualified engineers - at degree level or above - have extensive experience of working in the industry.

You will train at our new state-of-the-art Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Welington Road campus in Bilston - due to open in September 2024 - an industry-standard learning centre which will be equipped with a range of equipment including millers, lathes, CNC tooling, 3D printers and laser cutters, as well as fabrication and welding equipment such as TIG, MIG and ARC welders, and CAD suites.