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Mechanical Engineering HND

Title and Level: HND in Mechanical Engineering 

Introduction
This course is for Engineers wanting to further develop their skills at HE level and to gain additional technical and management skills to support career progression.

Entry Requirements
Entrants will have already gained a Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.  (If you have the 8 unit QCF qualification you will have to discuss unit options with the Course Manager at interview).

This six unit top-up award provides an appropriate level of education for a range of technical and management careers in Engineering.  It also provides specialist studies which are directly relevant to job roles in which learners are currently working or in which they intend to seek employment.  Ten units will have already been achieved by those entering the course with an HNC.  

Duration
The course is studied over two years, typically from October to June on a day-release basis, approximately 30 days in total per year. 

Career Prospects/progression
Progression is on to a Degree course or employment for Higher Technicians.

 
How will I be assessed?
All units are internally assessed through a series of assignments developed to allow you to meet the criteria set by Edexcel.  The Pass criteria set the skills you must have for each unit, and the Merit and Distinction criteria allow you to show higher level skills such as applying appropriate strategies for solutions and critical evaluation.


How will I be taught?
There will be a mix of taught and directed studies. Learners are encouraged to do as much private study as possible throughout the course. 

Course content/Units
You will study a range of subjects including Further Analytical Methods for Engineers and Design for Manufacture.  You will also undertake some research based studies.

Course Expenses

Course fees: £745.00

Books may be recommended by unit lecturers. Learners may elect to purchase copies for their own use or they may decide to borrow them from the Resource Centre.

What next?
For further information, advice and to enrol, please call the UCY on 01935 845454.