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

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

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 5

Location: Wellington Road Campus

Course code: Q4727

Start dates:

06/10/2025

13/10/2026

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06/10/2025

13/10/2026

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Is this course right for me?

Delivery Information

Course Fee: £5,500

Duration: 1 Year

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.

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

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.

What will I learn?

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

What skills will I gain?

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

How will I be assessed?

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

Observation
Written assessments
Assignments
Research

What can I do next?

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 apprenticeship or university degree

Please note: City of Wolverhampton College reserves the right to close or not run courses if enrolment numbers are not educationally or economically viable. If this course is unable to run, you will be notified as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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

Course code: Q4727

Full Time

Wellington Road Campus

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