HND Engineering (General Engineering)
About This Course
The programme evaluates the basic areas of engineering, design, processes, systems and technology, including further mathematics. This qualification has a strong bias towards mechanical subjects.
It is designed to provide students who are seeking to further their career in a range of manufacturing, processing and service industries. The HND provides students who have completed a HNC in an Engineering discipline with a thorough understanding of six to eight further engineering subjects (depending upon entry qualifications).
Students will normally hold a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in an Engineering discipline.
- Unit 34: Research Project (Double unit)
- Unit 35: Professional Engineering Management
- Unit 36: Advanced Mechanical Principles
- Unit 39: Further Mathematics
- Unit 49: Lean Manufacturing
- Unit 62: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning*
- Unit 64: Thermofluids*
*Part time study option does not include Unit 62 & Unit 64.
The assessment methods include a combination of written and practical assessments.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue a new career, or advance an existing one in the Engineering sector. Engineering careers can begin with work opportunities with small to medium enterprise organisations (those with fewer than 250 employees), or with national and multi-national organisations. Many also go onto self-employment, which is usually not possible until a graduate has several years’ experience. Other graduates will go on to work for large organisations, which may comprise roles in engineering management, engineering maintenance and servicing, project management, design engineering, planning or working on large infrastructure projects linked to the engineering and construction industries.
Further study in engineering or employment in industry as an Engineer are the options available to students once the programme is successfully completed.
