The BTEC Higher National Diploma is directly awarded by Pearson Education, UK, one of the leading examining and awarding bodies in the United Kingdom.
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma provides greater breadth and prepares learners for employment in the mechanical engineering sector. This qualification is suitable for learners who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work. Progression from this qualification may well be into or within employment in the mechanical engineering sector. Alternatively, learners could progress on to degree courses in related engineering areas such as mechanical engineering or automotive engineering.
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a qualification with a minimum of 240 credits. The modules, levels and credit values of the programme satisfying the above requirements are given below.
The Structure of the HND Level 5 in Mechanical Engineering: Mandatory units:- Analytical methods for engineers
- Engineering science
- Project design, implementation and evaluation
- Mechanical principles.
- Business management techniques for engineers
- Engineering Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- Welding Technologies
- Computer Programming Techniques
- Quality assurance and management
- Further analytical methods for engineers
- Management of projects
- Business Improvement Techniques
- Health, Safety and Risk Assessment in Engineering
- Further mathematics for technicians.