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Somer Valley (Radstock)

Mechanical Engineering HND

Course Type
Higher Education (Part Time)
Campus
Somer Valley (Radstock)
Level
Duration
1 Year

Course Overview

Course ID
3983
Bath College offers Higher National Diploma (HND) in General, Mechanical and Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses. The HND is for those seeking to develop their knowledge and skills and build on their Level 4 HNC qualification with further academic study. Studied over one years, the course content is directly relevant to the profession to enable students to make an immediate or on-going difference in employment. These courses are delivered over one day per week for 36 weeks making it suitable for those employed in industry who are permitted day release. Mechanical Engineering course is primarily intended to give students the opportunity to build on their qualifications to further their Mechanical and General Engineering careers.

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P92SMF2/BDN1
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Offering Code:
X92TLS3/BWF
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements
HNC Engineering or equivalent qualifications with Grade C/4 GCSE Maths and English. Mature students will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.
What topics are covered?
Unit 34 Research Project Unit 35 Professional Engineering Management Unit 37 Virtual Engineering Unit 44 Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage Unit Unit 49 Lean Manufacturing
How will I be taught and assessed?
The course will be delivered using a blend of teaching and learning methods and will include lectures, group activities, written tasks, personal research, practice based work (work experience) and tutorials. The course combines theory and practice based assessment to enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to meet the demands of a career in the healthcare sector. This may include a work-based assessment, reflective log, case study reviews and professional discussions.
What can I do next?
Successful HND graduates are eligible to enroll onto the final year of a bachelor’s degree to top up their qualification. A full list of HND top-up courses offered at universities in the UK can be found at UCAS. You can also continue in or on to employment and apply your improved knowledge and skill set to practice.
Are there any additional costs?
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What is the aim of the course?
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to help students secure the knowledge skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace. They represent the latest in professional standards and provide opportunities for students to develop behaviours for work, for example by undertaking a group project, or responding to a client brief. A student may even achieve exemption from professional or vendor qualifications, or student membership of selected professional bodies, to help them on their journey to professional competence.
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