HND in Engineering (NQF)
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
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering (Automotive)
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Engineering
Duration: 2 - 3 years depending on individual learner requirement.
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; NVQ Level 3 could be accepted; 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, 6 or 7 core units (depending on discipline) and 9 or 10 optional units (depending on discipline).
Five core units are common to all disciplines as follows:
Analytical Methods for Engineers
Business Management Techniques
Engineering Design
Engineering Science
Project
The sixth or seventh core unit is a specialised unit 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
Advanced Vehicle Technology
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Fluid Systems
Aircraft Propulsion Technology
Aircraft Structure Integrity
Application of Machine Tools
Automatic Flight Control Systems
Design for Manufacture
Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Electrical Power
Electronic Computer Aided Design
Electronics
Engineering Thermodynamics
Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
Further Electrical Power
Gas Turbine Science
Health and Safety and Risk Assessment
Industrial Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Principles
Managing the Work of Individuals and Teams
Materials Engineering
Measurement and Testing
Mechatronic Systems Principles
Operational Amplifiers
Planning and Scheduling Principles
Programmable Logic Controllers
Project Management
Programming Concepts
Robot Technology
Statistical Process Control
Utilisation of Electrical Energy
Vehicle Engineering Principles
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.
Cost:
Course fee: £145 per unit (year 1), £150 per unit (year 2), £155 per unit (year 3)
Awarding Body Registration: (payable at first enrolment) approximately £175
Other costs: approximately £60
Overseas fees: £7,200 (year 1), £TBA (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.
Notes:
Course fees and information quoted are correct for the current academic year.
Course Times/Timetable:
Timetable is flexible with classes running from 09:00 - 21:30 to choose from.
