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Level 5 HND in Manufacturing Engineering Online

Cost£5,890.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 HND in Manufacturing Engineering. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work and other commitments. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering for England is equivalent to the second year of a university degree and typically takes one year to complete. You'll study engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and management practice at higher education level. To enrol, you'll need a relevant Level 3 engineering qualification or relevant work experience in engineering. The minimum age is 18.

Who this course is for

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally recognised higher education qualifications at levels 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree. They provide learners with an affordable, vocational route to completing a degree, upskilling or employment. These courses are fully accredited by Pearson. This course is the ideal choice for you if:You want an affordable, fast-track, and guaranteed route towards the third and final year of an Engineering degree-related BA/BSc degree You are employed, do not have the time to go to college or university, and, therefore, need a more flexible route up the ladder. You currently work in an Engineering sector and want to upskill and progress in your role.

You will work on the following units:

Level 4

Mandatory Core Units:

  • 4001: Engineering Design
  • 4002: Engineering Maths
  • U4004 Managing a Professional Engineering Project

Mandatory Specialist Units:

  • U4014 Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • U4017 Quality and Process Improvement
  • U4023 Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
  • U4030 Industry 4.0
  • U4068 Industrial Robots

Level 5

Core Mandatory Units

  • U34 Research Project
  • U35 Professional Engineering Management

Mandatory Specialist Units

  • U36 Advanced Mechanical Principles
  • U37 Virtual Engineering
  • U39 Further Mathematics

(Choose one optional unit that best matches your goals, interests, or knowledge gaps.)

  • U38 Further Thermodynamics
  • U41 Distributed Control Systems
  • U42 Further PLCs
  • U43 Further Electrical Machines and Drives
  • U44 Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
  • U45 Industrial Systems
  • U46 Embedded Systems
  • U48 Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • U49 Lean Manufacturing
  • U50 Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • U51 Sustainability
  • U52 Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
  • U53 Utilisation of Electrical Power
  • U54 Further Control Systems Engineering
  • U63 Industrial Services
  • U64 Thermofluids

Entry requirements

A pre-requisite to gaining entry onto the HNC is to have a relevant level 3 qualification in engineering OR relevant work experience in the engineering. For those who have not studied up to level 3 in Maths, it is strongly recommended that you consider adding on the Bridging Maths course, learners may be required to complete a bridging course(s) before gaining entry onto an HNC/D. Age requirement: the minimum age requirement for this course is 18.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of manufacturing processes and production systems.
  • You'll study engineering mathematics and applied science at higher education level.
  • You'll explore quality management and continuous improvement methods.
  • You'll examine materials science and their application in manufacturing contexts.
  • You'll analyse engineering project management principles and practice.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and sustainability principles to manufacturing environments.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through assignments and project-based work rather than traditional exams. This is typical of Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications, which assess you through coursework submitted throughout the course. You'll receive feedback on your work as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Unicourse will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Manufacturing engineer: design and improve production processes
  • Production manager: oversee manufacturing operations and output
  • Quality assurance engineer: maintain product and process standards
  • Process improvement engineer: identify and reduce inefficiencies
  • Manufacturing technologist: develop and apply new production methods
  • Operations supervisor: manage teams and workflows on the factory floor
  • Engineering project coordinator: plan and deliver engineering projects

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering: a Level 6 degree top-up, typically one year full-time, is the natural next step after this HND. Many universities accept this qualification for direct entry into the final year.
  • Chartered Engineer status (via IMechE or IET): professional registration for engineers who want formal recognition of their expertise and experience.
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