Course summary

About this Course: This programme is a new QCF-approved Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) Diploma with Pearson BTEC as the awarding body. This course is a continuation from the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) which provides advanced technical knowledge through general engineering principles, concepts and theory that includes both mechanical and electrical principles. The courses also provide the higher-level technical, vocational and general engineering skills to equip you for a range of related occupations. Rotherham College and North Notts College have invested in new equipment and facilities, including mechatronics, PLC facilities, and metallurgy and science laboratories, with a further investment in the new engineering workshop facilities. The full-time HND in General Engineering is designed to provide you with new opportunities including: Career development, Improved salary, Increased job satisfaction and Personal achievement. Studying the HND in General Engineering at either college means that you are able to study a nationally-recognised Higher Education qualification locally. ​ The HND will also enhance career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager. This course is available to study at both North Notts and Rotherham College. Modules Covered: Level 5 Semester 1 -Further Maths -Lean Manufacturing -Distributed Control Systems Semester 2 -Professional Engineering Project -Industrial systems -Further PLC's Semester 3 -Research project Progression:

• Upon successful completion of these courses, you could go into employment as an electrical or mechanical engineer or other related engineering occupations.

• Progress onto an engineering degree ​