BTEC HND in Mechanical Engineering

BTEC HND in Mechanical Engineering

Course Code: DH0003MQ/1
Category: Engineering
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 23/09/2009
Day(s) of Week: WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Times: 09:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Duration: 2 years
Fee: £1285
Course fees are per year.

Course Content: This course aims to provide you with a broad understanding of electronics systems design techniques as well as the application of those in various areas, such as telecommunications and consumer products. It will ensure that you complete the course having developed skills such as report writing, communication and teamwork skills, which are of very high importance within the industry.

You will study 16 Units in total, including 6 mandatory core units such as:

· Business Management Techniques,

· Engineering Design,

· Engineering Science,

· Analytical Methods Projects

· Mechanical Principles.

· Electronic Principles

Ten further optional units are chosen, which, could include:

· Manufacturing Process,

· Computer Aided Machining,

· Programmable Logic Controllers,

· Pneumatics and Hydraulics,

· Quality Assurance & Management,

· Materials Engineering,

· Mechatronic

· Systems, Robot Technology,

· Optical Fibre Communications

· Health and Safety.

(There are further optional units and these should be discussed with the tutor at interview)

Special Features: This course offers you a wide choice of specialist units, allowing you to specialise in those areas that you personally enjoy and would like to follow a career in.

Course Format: Full-time, day release.

Progression: Past students have progressed into employment or onto a variety of degrees in Engineering.