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Level 5 HND Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting your learning around work and other commitments. The course typically takes one year. It covers the second year of a higher education engineering programme and is designed as a direct route into the final year of an engineering degree. You'll need a relevant Level 3 engineering qualification or relevant work experience to enrol. If your maths hasn't been studied to Level 3, a bridging maths course is strongly recommended before you start. The minimum age for entry 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:

  • U4008 Mechanical Principles
  • U4011 Fluid Mechanics
  • U4013 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
  • U4014 Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • U4017 Quality and Process Improvement

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

(Select the optional unit that best suits your goals, background, or interests.)

  • 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 apply engineering principles to mechanical systems and components.
  • You'll analyse thermodynamic and fluid mechanics concepts used in engineering practice.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering mathematics and data analysis.
  • You'll study materials science and manufacturing processes.
  • You'll explore mechanical design and computer-aided design (CAD) techniques.
  • You'll examine project management and professional engineering practice.
  • You'll build knowledge of electrical and electronic principles as they apply to mechanical systems.

How you will learn

This is an online course delivered through a virtual learning environment. You study at your own pace and complete assignments, projects, and written assessments throughout the programme. Assessment is primarily coursework-based, with units assessed through assignments marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria. There are no formal written exams for most units. You submit work digitally and receive feedback from tutors online.

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

  • Mechanical engineer: design and develop mechanical systems and components.
  • Design engineer: create technical drawings and product specifications.
  • Manufacturing engineer: improve production processes in industrial settings.
  • Maintenance engineer: keep plant and machinery running safely.
  • Project engineer: manage technical projects from planning through to delivery.
  • CAD technician: produce detailed engineering drawings using design software.
  • Quality assurance engineer: test and inspect engineering products and processes.

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (top-up degree): the Level 5 HND Mechanical Engineering Qualification is widely accepted as entry into the final year of a related bachelor's degree, completing your full honours degree in one further year.
  • Chartered Engineer status (via IMechE): after gaining degree-level qualifications and relevant work experience, you can work toward professional registration as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
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