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BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering (QCF-BTEC)

Course Code:330FHD53A~330FHD52A

Course Type:Full-time

Qualification: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in a specified Engineering discipline

DISCIPLINES:
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
General Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Duration: 2* - 3 years depending on individual learner requirement.
2* year option only available if candidates hold A Level Maths grade C or above.

Venue: Crawley Campus, College Road, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1NR

Start Date: September ( or anytime for a module, "Outcome" or Unit)

Suitable For: This course is suitable for Technician Engineers requiring the knowledge, skills and adaptability appropriate to the Engineering Industry.

Entry By: Interview

Entry Requirements:

BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering; Level 3 in Engineering; one 'A' Level pass in one of the following subjects (Mathematics, Science, Physics, and Design and Technology). Mature students with non standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Course Content:

The qualification consists of 16 units, 8 core and essential units (Except for Electrical/Electronic and Aerospace Engineering that is 7) and 8 optional units (Except for Electrical/Electronic and Aerospace Engineering that is 9).

Four core and essential units are common to all disciplines as follows:

Analytical Methods for Engineers
Business Management Techniques
Engineering Science
Project

The remaining core and essential units are specialised units dependant on the discipline area.
Options can be chosen from a selection of more than thirty units per discipline, on demand, depending on the learner's choice.

All the units are delivered on a modular basis and there is flexibility for the mode and nature of delivery.

SOME OF THE OPTIONAL UNITS ARE:
Advanced Computer Aided Design Techniques
Aerodynamic Principles and Aircraft Design
Aircraft Gas Turbine Science
Aircraft Propulsion Technology
Aircraft Structural Integrity
Application of Machine Tools
Automatic Flight Control Systems
Computer Programming Techniques
Construction Operation of Aircraft Fluid Systems
Design for Manufacture
Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Testing
Electrical Power
Electronic Computer Aided Design
Electronic Principles
Engineering Thermodynamics
Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
Further Electrical Power
Health, Safety and Risk Assessment in Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Principles
Industrial Robot Technology
Management of Projects
Managing the Work of Individuals and Teams
Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling Principles
Materials Engineering
Mechatronic Systems
Operational Amplifiers
Programmable Logic Controllers
Statistical Process Control
Utilisation of Electrical Energy
Workplace Study and Economics

ASSESSMENT:
Assessment will be through assignments (mainly) and some examinations. Each outcome or module will be assessed by a project-style assignment. Upon completion of all outcomes in a unit, the student will be able to undertake the End Graded assignment or End Test (depending on the unit) to obtain a unit grade.

The method of assessment has been designed to encourage continuous written and verbal feedback throughout the course to ensure the highest grade attainable for each unit in conjunction with the highest quality education.

Outcome of Course and Progression:

Progression: Higher Education - Degree or employment.
(Central Sussex College has formal agreements with selected Universities to allow HND graduates to enter final year of Degree Honours)

Cost:

Course fee: £145 per unit (year 1), £148 per unit (year 2), £150 per unit (year 3)
Awarding Body Registration: (payable at first enrolment) approximately £175
Other costs: approximately £60

Overseas fees: £7600-00 (year 1), £8000-00 (year 2), £TBA (year 3)

Further Information:

For further information please contact Dr Masoud Ahary 01293 442254 or 07789724636

This application to study and any learning agreement entered into shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.