Free HND Engineering in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free HND Engineering Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, full-time during the day.

It builds on your existing engineering knowledge. You'll study for one year. The course covers advanced technical skills to move you into more senior engineering roles.

You'll need a Level 3 engineering qualification to join. You'll finish with an HND in Engineering.

Who this course is for

If you have completed your engineering qualification or apprenticeship and want to progress further in your career, are working as an engineering operative and want to improve your skills, or want to move up the career ladder into a supervisory or management role in the industry, a higher technical qualification (HTQ) is a great next step.

HTQs were introduced in 2023 and are a great option if you’re looking to gain more technical knowledge in your chosen field and are developed by employers to be career-focused, focus on practical and technical skills, and are flexible and adaptable so that you can fit studying around other commitments.

With two pathways on offer - manufacturing engineering and mechanical engineering - you will study a range of mandatory modules, as well as a choice of specialism-specific modules which best suit your interests and future career plans.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to have one of the following qualifications:

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (grade MMP or above)*

BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (grade MM or above)*

T-Level in Engineering

A Level in Mathematics and Physics (grade C or above)

City & Guilds Electrical Installation or Electrical Electronics qualification at Level 3

Access to HE in Engineering*

  • including the Electrical Principles and Further Mathematics for Technicians’modules

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced technical knowledge in engineering principles.
  • You'll apply engineering theory to practical problems.
  • You'll build skills for supervisory and management roles in engineering.
  • You'll strengthen your understanding of electrical principles and mathematics for technicians.
  • You'll gain the technical depth employers expect at higher technician level.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at the Wellington Road Campus. Learning is full-time and takes place during the day. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college. Contact the college directly for details on assignments, projects, and any practical assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers on technical projects and site work.
  • Electrical Technician, works on electrical systems in commercial or industrial settings.
  • Manufacturing Technician, oversees production processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • Engineering Supervisor, manages a team of operatives on the workshop or site floor.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running in a production setting.

What you could study next

  • BEng (Bachelor of Engineering), a full degree for those wanting to qualify as a Chartered Engineer.
  • HNC to HND top-up, if you hold an HNC and want to reach full HND level.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines work with degree-level study and employer sponsorship.

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