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Engineering (General) (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship HND)

Pearson BTEC
Engineering

Course Overview

BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace either directly or via study at university and are also designed to meet employers’ needs. This programme will enable employees to undertake a BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in General Engineering . The full time Higher National Diploma programme includes 16 units. This programme will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and incorporates a range of Information Technology applications, industry standard software and simulation packages. Assessment is 100% coursework.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    3 Years
  • Campus

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship HND in Engineering (General)
    Campus: Strand Road~Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location

Course Modules

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Design
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Further Mathematics
  • Research Project
  • Professional Engineering Management (Pearson Set)
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Quality & Process Improvement
  • Analogue Electronic Systems
  • Materials, Properties and Testing
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
  • Sustainability
  • Advanced Mechanical Principles
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicable

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and OLC English and Mathematics at Grade O5 or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicable

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

Please contact NWRCs Higher Level Apprenticeship Officer via email at info@nwrc.ac.uk or by calling 028 7127 6000.

What's Next?

Further Study

The Level 5 HND General Engineering will provide successful students with the opportunity to progress to the following BEng Hons programmes across a range of HE institutions including UU, QUB & OU. • BEng Honours Mechanical Engineering • BEng Hons Engineering Management • BEng Hons Degree in Engineering (Top Up)

Career Prospects

Across a range of professional Engineering roles.

Enquiry

  • Image of Jamie Street (Construction)
    My course allowed me to work on real-life projects. My favourite was the redesign of the Strand Road campus estate, as part of the Project Based Learning Awards. My group’s work was selected as one of the winning projects!
    Jamie Street (Construction)
  • Image of Declan Porter
    The College gave me so many amazing opportunities, such as competing at the 'Worldskills' Finals in Russia!
    Declan Porter
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