Warwickshire College and University Centre
UCAS Code: H114 | Higher National Diploma - HND
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Applicants will be expected to have at least 48 UCAS points which may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject including units in Science and Further Mathematics or A Levels including Maths and Science.
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About this course
The 2024 revalidated Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Engineering for England course includes an enhanced work-related curriculum that is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, equipping students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to further higher education study. Pathways have been aligned to IfATE occupational standards.
The broad curriculum will provide students with a firm grounding in engineering principles and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to develop and enhance crucial skills such as communication, teamwork, organising and planning, numeracy, problem solving, flexibility and adaptability, action planning, self-awareness, initiative, personal impact and confidence, environmental sustainability, and social, public and ethical responsibility.
This two year Pearson BTEC course is designed for students wishing to progress or reinforce their studies prior to the final year of an honours degree or a career in engineering.
The BTEC Higher National Diploma qualification is allocated a credit value and has been developed to support and encourage progression from Level 3 through to Level 6.
The HND in Engineering for England course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills across a broad range of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering technologies that are essential to businesses in this rapidly evolving and dynamic sector of the economy. The course also aims to help you gain key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Qualifications and units developed for Engineering will focus on and articulate to Sector Skills Council National Occupational Standards and the mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering industries.
**This course is delivered by Warwickshire College and awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.**
For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Managing a Professional Engineering Project (A Pearson-set unit)
Mechatronics
Mechanical Principles
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Quality and Process Improvement
Digital Principles
Year 2 – Level 5
Professional Engineering Management (A Pearson-set unit)
Further Mathematics
Commercial Programming Software
Distributed Control Systems
Further Electrical Machines and Drives
Embedded Systems
Analogue Electronic Systems
Further Control Systems Engineering
Assessment methods
There will be a wide range of assessment methods and equipment appropriate to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, and all assessments consider the practices used within the engineering sector. Whilst credit is awarded at a threshold level of achievement only, grading arrangements will apply to individual units which will allow for the award of merit and distinction achievement according to Pearson's published grading criteria.
Assessment is considered an important part of the learning process. In formulating the methods of assessment for this award and care has been taken to ensure that all assessments test the skills and knowledge needed in the Engineering working environment.
Assessment methods will include reports, problem-based assignments and presentations. There may be classroom tests led by the tutor but there are no formal examinations.
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