Level 5 HND Mechanical Engineering in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day, over two years. Fees are £2,500 per year, though financial support may be available depending on your circumstances. This Pearson Edexcel level 5 hnd mechanical engineering qualification covers disciplines including mechanical design, manufacture, maintenance, testing, and fault finding. It is an Institute of Technology recognised programme, approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education as a Higher Technical Qualification. You must hold a Pearson Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England before starting.
Who this course is for
This course offers study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level. The course is for higher technicians in Mechanicals design, manufacture, maintenance, testing or fault finding. This programme is validated by Pearson. 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 Mechanical Engineering for England prior to commencing this progression qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in mechanical design principles and engineering drawing
You'll study manufacturing processes and production techniques
You'll learn maintenance strategies and fault-finding methods
You'll apply testing procedures to mechanical systems and components
You'll build knowledge across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines
You'll develop the technical understanding needed for higher technician roles
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based sessions at Middlesbrough College. Assessment on the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma follows Pearson Edexcel's methods, which include assignments, practical tasks, and project work assessed against set criteria. Your work is internally assessed and externally verified by Pearson. The part-time daytime timetable spreads the workload across two years.
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
Mechanical design engineer, creating and developing engineering components
Manufacturing engineer, overseeing production processes and quality
Maintenance engineer, keeping mechanical systems running reliably
Test engineer, evaluating performance of mechanical equipment
Mechanical technician, supporting design and build teams on site
Maintenance planner, scheduling and managing planned maintenance programmes
What you could study next
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, a full bachelor's degree for those wanting to qualify as a chartered engineer
MEng Mechanical Engineering, an integrated master's degree available at some universities for direct entry after an HND
Engineering Technician (EngTech) registration with a professional body such as IMechE, recognising your HND-level competence in the workplace
