Course: HND Engineering (General Engineering)
Study Level
Level 5
Location
Lowestoft Campus
Duration
One and a half years
FT / PT
Full-time
Part-time
The Higher National Diploma in Engineering (General Engineering) is designed to enhance career choices and opportunities for those working within – or intending to work within – the engineering sector.
Student are likely to have progressed from the HNC Engineering (General Engineering) programme and will have approximately 12 hours contact for full-time and nine hours for part-time per week. Contact hours will be a blend of class sessions, practical time in workshops and IT rooms and tutorials.
Modules you may study include:
- Professional Engineering Management
- Further Mathematics
- Lean Manufacturing
- Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
- Advanced Mechanical Principles
- Thermofluids
- Research Project
You will normally be expected to undertake a minimum of 20 hours independent study in the average week if studying full-time and 12-14 hours if studying part-time, but should be prepared for this to vary depending on assignment demands and deadlines. The course presents study areas identified as requirements of employers in the local area and beyond, to provide a broad skills-base and equip the student for employment or further study.
You can apply for this course on the University of Suffolk website to study at the East Coast College Lowestoft campus. Click ‘More Information’ to be taken to the full course and application page.
Requirements
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
All applicants are required to hold GCSE maths at Grade 4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.
Progression
This course is intended to provide a vocationally-based level 5 programme of study for those seeking progression from HNC/level 4 who are seeking to improve their career choices and who may already be working within the sector. Others may wish to incorporate the programme within a Higher Apprenticeship.
On completion of the HND Engineering (General Engineering), you may progress onto a level 6 programme, such as the BSc (Hons) Operations Engineering course at East Coast College. The course presents study areas identified as requirements of employers in the local area and beyond to provide a broad skills base and to equip you for employment or further study.
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