General Engineering HND

**About this Course:**<br/><br/>This programme is a new QCF-approved Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) Diploma with Pearson BTEC as the awarding body. <br/><br/>This course is a continuation from the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) which provides advanced technical knowledge through general engineering principles, concepts and theory that includes both mechanical and electrical principles.<br/><br/>The courses also provide the higher-level technical, vocational and general engineering skills to equip you for a range of related occupations. <br/>Rotherham College and North Notts College have invested in new equipment and facilities, including mechatronics, PLC facilities, and metallurgy and science laboratories, with a further investment in the new engineering workshop facilities. The full-time HND in General Engineering is designed to provide you with new opportunities including: Career development, Improved salary, Increased job satisfaction and Personal achievement. <br/><br/>Studying the HND in General Engineering at either college means that you are able to study a nationally-recognised Higher Education qualification locally. ​<br/>The HND will also enhance career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager.<br/><br/>This course is available to study at both North Notts and Rotherham College.<br/><br/>**Modules Covered:**<br/> **Level 5**<br/><br/>**Semester 1**<br/><br/>-Further Maths<br/><br/>-Lean Manufacturing<br/><br/>-Distributed Control Systems<br/><br/>**Semester 2** <br/><br/>-Professional Engineering Project <br/><br/>-Industrial Systems<br/><br/>-Further PLCs<br/><br/>**Semester 3**<br/><br/>-Research Project<br/><br/>**Progression:**<br/>- Upon successful completion of these courses, you could go into employment as an electrical or mechanical engineer or other related engineering occupations. <br/><br/><br/>- Progress onto an engineering degree ​<br/><br/><br/>**Entry Requirements:**<br/>The HND is an 18-month top-up from the HNC General Engineering. The units gained on your HNC must be transferable to suit the HND matrix.<br/><br/>If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.