The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who are able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications also aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study, and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. Through this they will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field, and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.
The HND top-up in General Engineering provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the Engineering sector. In this pathway students take two mandatory core units, two specialist units and additional three optional units.
Course Details - Modules
In this pathway students take two mandatory core units, two specialist units and additional three optional units.
Core/specialist units - all four units must be taken:
• Research project
• Professional Engineering Management (Pearson Set Assignment)
• Further Mathematics
• Lean Manufacturing.
Optional units – three to be choses from list below:
• Advanced Mechanical Principles (Manufacturing & Mechanical pathway)
• Sustainability (Common)
• Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Manufacturing & Mechanical pathway)
• Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles (Electrical/Electronic pathway)
• Further Control Systems Engineering (Electrical/Electronic pathway).
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is assessed through a blend of assignments, practical activities, activity write-ups, coursework/research projects, project reports and presentations.
Analysis and problem-solving skills are developed and assessed through coursework and laboratory/workshop activities.
Practical, research and design skills are developed and assessed through coursework, assignments and laboratory/workshop activities.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H602
Institution code:
L43
Campus Name:
Vauxhall Road Centre
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To apply for this programme, applicants are required to hold a Level 4 Higher National Certificate (RQF) in an Engineering discipline.
For example:
• Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) - RQF
• Level 4 HNC in Engineering (General Engineering) - RQF
• Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)- RQF
• Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - RQF
• HNC in a relevant engineering area (preferably RQF)
It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above.
Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
7400.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
7400.0
Year 1
Scotland
7400.0
Year 1
Wales
7400.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW
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