Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

This 2 years 1 day per week course is designed to provide: Training for technicians in design research, development, and service support activities in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance; Progression to Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree Programmes; The language, knowledge, and practical skills demanded in the Engineering Industry; Technical Certificate for the Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.

Units of study include:

Year 1

Unit 35 Professional Engineering Management (15 credits)

Unit 36 Advanced Mechanical Principles (15 credits)

Unit 39 Further Mathematics (15 credits)

Unit 49 Lean Manufacturing (15 credits)

Year 2

Unit 34 Research Project (30 credits)

Unit 37 Virtual Engineering (15 credits)

Unit 45 Industrial Systems (15 credits)

This is classed as a part-time course. On successful completion of this course, you will gain a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma.

Home & EU students are eligible to apply for a part-time loan from Student Finance England.

After completing the qualification, candidates will normally continue employment as a skilled engineer and progress on to Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree programmes.

Entry requirements: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (RFQ); English and Maths GCSE at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C); Relevant employment or offer of employment.