Part Time Manufacturing Engineering (HND)

Manufacturing Engineering (HND) (Part Time)
Higher National Diploma (HND) (Level 4)

Programme Code: TEHDM
Awarding Body: BTEC/Edexcel
Related Programme Areas: ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL/MANUFACTURING
HIGHER EDUCATION

Who is the programme for? This programme is for anyone who has an interest in studying manufacturing engineering at a higher education level.

What will I study? There are a minimum of sixteen units to be studied on an HND programme, some of which are as follows. Those who have achieved an HNC will already have achieved ten units, and therefore will need to study only six of the following:- Manufacturing Processes Engineering Design* Project* Computer Aided Machining Quality Assurance and Management Advanced Machine Tools Advanced CAD Techniques Statistical Process Control CAD/CAM Business Management Techniques* Analytical methods for Engineering* Engineering Science* Planning and Scheduling principles* PLCs Project Management Health, Safety and Risk Assessment* Design for Manufacture * = Core Units

Entry to the Programme?

How is it assessed? All units are assessed by a selected combination of assignments, phase tests, laboratory work, classwork, case studies and formal end of session written examinations.

Future prospects? The Higher National Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering provides learners with the skills demanded by industry. Further study will allow the learner to develop the necessary academic requirements for Higher Education and managerial qualifications.

When will the programme start? The programme will start in September 2010

How long will it take? This one-year part-time top-up programme requires attendance at College for one day and one evening per week, dependent upon modules already gained or alternatively two evening per week for two academic years.

What about the Money?

How do I apply? For further details

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