Level 5
HE & Higher Skills!Adult
Engineering
HND in Manufacturing Engineering for England HTQ (Part Time)
This HND course is ideal for anybody looking to study Engineering at a higher level.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - Two years
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Engineering Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
The Level 5 HND in Manufacturing Engineering develops advanced technical expertise and leadership capability for careers in production, systems engineering and industrial management. The programme builds on Level 4 knowledge and focuses on optimisation, automation and strategic engineering improvement.
You will complete a range of modules, including: Professional Engineering Management, Further Mathematics, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Sustainability and Industrial Systems.
You will enhance your ability to evaluate manufacturing performance, manage engineering teams and implement continuous improvement strategies. The qualification supports progression to BEng (Hons) top-up degrees or professional engineering roles within advanced manufacturing sectors.
As well as excellent pastoral and study support from a dedicated delivery team, the course also focuses much of its delivery on sustainable and renewable engineering. You will be based at our state-of-the-art Engineering Centre in Huddersfield, where you will have access to cutting-edge engineering technology and equipment.
Finance and Funding
The cost for our HNC in total is £8000 over two years.
Entry Requirements
HNC in General Engineering at Level 4 and GCSE English, maths and science grade 4 (C) or above.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed by a mixture of practical skills-based tests, workplace projects, assignments and online exams.
Course Progression
Further study or employment in areas such as electrical or communication design, manufacture, maintenance or technical services in the engineering industry.
Career Progression
Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Analyst, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Officer.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
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