Level 5 HND Mechanical 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 mechanical engineering course is for higher technicians working or looking to work in mechanical design, manufacture, maintenance, testing, or fault finding. You must hold a Pearson Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England before starting. The course runs for one year and is validated by Pearson Edexcel. It is also recognised by the Institute of Technology.
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 advanced knowledge of mechanical design principles and techniques.
You'll study manufacturing processes and how to apply them in practice.
You'll build skills in maintenance planning and fault-finding methods.
You'll learn how to carry out mechanical testing and interpret results.
You'll explore engineering management and project planning at a higher technical level.
You'll apply analytical and problem-solving skills to real engineering challenges.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks set across the units of the programme. Pearson Edexcel sets the assessment framework for this HND Mechanical Engineering Qualification. Work is assessed by tutors and internally verified to meet Pearson's standards.
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 technician: producing and developing engineering drawings and designs
Manufacturing technician: overseeing production processes in engineering environments
Maintenance engineer: planning and carrying out mechanical maintenance programmes
Test engineer: running mechanical tests and analysing results
Fault-finding technician: diagnosing and resolving mechanical system failures
Engineering project coordinator: supporting the planning and delivery of engineering projects
What you could study next
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering: a full bachelor's degree, typically one additional year with advanced standing from your HND. The natural next step if you want to qualify as a professional engineer.
Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering: combine work with degree-level study, often employer-funded.
Engineering Council registration (EngTech or IEng): professional recognition once you have the right combination of qualifications and experience.
