Free Level 5 HND Engineering in Exeter – Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration240 hours
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 5 HND Engineering Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre, part-time during the day. This is Year 2 of the BTEC HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, delivered over 240 hours. Part-time daytime study means you can keep other commitments alongside your learning. You'll build on existing engineering knowledge to reach higher national level. Contact the college directly or visit their website for full entry requirements and start dates.

Who this course is for

For Details about BTEC HND IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING - LEVEL 5 YR2 (PT). Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering principles.
  • You'll apply engineering mathematics and analytical techniques to real problems.
  • You'll study circuit design and electronic systems at higher national level.
  • You'll explore engineering project management and professional practice.
  • You'll build technical skills in line with industry standards for engineering roles.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at the Technology Centre, part-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework uses a combination of assignments, project work, and practical tasks. Assessment is largely coursework-based rather than written exams. Contact the college directly for the full unit breakdown and assessment schedule for this Year 2 delivery.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer: design and test electrical systems and components
  • Electronics engineer: develop circuits and electronic products
  • Control systems engineer: work on automation and process control
  • Instrumentation engineer: maintain and calibrate industrial measurement equipment
  • Maintenance engineer: keep electrical plant and machinery running
  • Technical sales engineer: support customers with engineering solutions
  • Project engineer: coordinate engineering projects from design to delivery

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering: a Level 6 degree that builds directly on your HND. Many universities offer top-up routes for HND graduates, often taking one to two years full-time.
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng): a professional registration with the Engineering Council, typically pursued after degree-level study and relevant work experience.
  • Level 6 Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate or specialist postgraduate study in a chosen engineering discipline.

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