Level 5 HND in Operations Engineering in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day. Fees are £5,000 per year, though financial support may be available depending on your circumstances. This level 5 hnd in operations engineering course is designed for higher technicians working in instrumentation and control, covering design, manufacture, maintenance, testing, and fault finding. You must hold a Pearson Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering for England before starting. The course runs over one year and is a Higher Technical Qualification approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Who this course is for
This course is for higher technicians in instrumentation and control design, manufacture, maintenance, testing or fault finding. The Higher National Diploma (HND) Instrumentation and Control Engineering provides you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level. These are Higher Technical Qualifications which have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. This programme is IoT (Institute of Technology) recognised, guaranteeing you outstanding technical training. For information on regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and our accessibility statements please see our Essential Information page.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved a Pearson Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering for England prior to commencing this progression qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in instrumentation and control design
You'll study manufacturing processes relevant to operations engineering
You'll build knowledge of maintenance, testing, and fault-finding techniques
You'll apply engineering principles across a range of technical disciplines
You'll develop the technical understanding needed to progress to degree-level study or senior technical roles
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day. Assessment on this hnd in operations engineering qualification follows the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, which combines assignments, practical tasks, and project work across units. There are no traditional written exams for most units. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year to demonstrate your competence across the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Instrumentation and control technician: design, install, and maintain control systems
Operations engineer: oversee engineering processes in manufacturing or utilities
Maintenance engineer: keep plant and equipment running safely and efficiently
Control systems engineer: develop and test automated control solutions
Test and commissioning engineer: verify equipment performance before handover
Fault-finding technician: diagnose and resolve complex engineering faults
What you could study next
BEng (Hons) in Engineering or a related discipline: a natural next step after this level 5 hnd in operations engineering qualification, with many universities offering direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of an engineering degree
Degree apprenticeship in Engineering: combine work and study at degree level, sponsored by an employer
Chartered Engineer status (via a professional body such as the IET): a longer-term goal for those building a senior engineering career
