Pearson BTEC HND in Engineering (General)

The course aims to provide opportunities for engineers or technicians to study a wide and diverse range of subjects on route to achieving a Level 5, nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Course Code: 10619
Campus: Bangor
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Higher Education
Department: Manufacturing & General Engineering
Course Structure

Mechanical and Electronic Engineering which together form a branch of engineering commonly referred to as Mechatronics is one of the more recent developments in the engineering discipline. It combines mechanical engineering, problem solving and design skills with the expertise of digital electronics and computer systems. The modules offered provide a blend of theoretical and practical skills essential for the professional engineer in a modern engineering environment.

This course is for students who have already completed the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (RQF).

Typically, this course is completed 1 day or 2 evenings per week over 2 years.

MODULES

A number of units may be delivered via a distance learning approach

Units Covered Include

  • Research Project (double unit)                                             
  • Professional Engineering Management (Pearson-set)
  • Further Mathematics                                                              
  • Lean Manufacturing                                                               
  • Virtual Engineering                                                                 
  • Embedded Systems                                                                 
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering                                                

Contact Hours per week

7 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Personal Study

7 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements
  • GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification

AND

  • GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Application of Number, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification

AND

  • Passes in 4 different subjects (can include English Language and Mathematics and as above), with 1 at GCE Advanced (A) level (grades A-E), and 3 at GCSE level (grades A*-C*/9-4), or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.  

Course Entry Requirements

  • Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering (RQF)

International Students English Language Requirements:

International applicants, from Non-Native English-speaking countries, must have evidence of English Language Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:

  • IELTS 6.0 (Academic) (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
  • PTE Academic 51 (minimum of 46 in each part)
  • Or equivalent UKVI-approved English Language Test For further information please contact our International Department at international@serc.ac.uk

Candidates are assessed using a range of different methods. These include assessments, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies.  This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study.  Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

 

Successful completion of the Higher National Diploma in Engineering, will enable you to apply to a range of jobs within the engineering industry. You may also be able to progress to management positions in the engineering industry.  Completion of HND Engineering allows progression to Engineering degree programmes.

 

As well as gaining a recognised qualification, you will receive training on a wide range of industry standard equipment and software.

There are no additional associated costs with this Programme.

Course and Provider regulated by Pearson.

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