HND Mechanical Engineering (UOC)

• Study mode: Part Time
• Duration: HND Mechanical Engineering (UOC)
• Student type: Undergraduates
• Course code: NHND04/R02

Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications, designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to effective use in the workplace.

They are highly valued by employers and may be used towards gaining professional status.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are Level 5 qualifications (240 credits) which can be studied either full-time or part-time.

You will study 8 units which will include: Engineering thermodynamics, Engineering Design, Further analytical methods for engineers, Energy management, Design for manufacture, Management of projects, PLCs, and Further electrical power.

By the end of the course you should be able to: Understand the principles of and carry out complex calculations in scientific and mathematical subjects with confidence, work independently on long term project & design work, use computer hardware/software to support other skills, have an awareness of management techniques and their relevance in an engineering environment, as well as apply all of the above within a working environment.

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Entry requirements

48 UCAS points in a science related subject. Plus 5 GCSEs including maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above.

We would welcome applications from candidates with the equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.

All applications are subject to a successful interview and initial assessment.

For more information please contact our Student Services team for information on 01946 839300.

Costs

Find Higher Education course costs on our Financial Support page - click here for more details. We have a wide range of resources available, however, you may be required to purchase course texts and learning resources.

What next?

Upon completion of this course you could go on to gain new employment or be promoted at work. You could attend university to do a top up degree in Energy (BEng Hons). Please visit www.lcwc.ac.uk/careercoach for further career information. For further application guidance and government consumer rights visit: http://www.lcwc.ac.uk/support/university-level-applications/