HND Engineering (General) (HTQ)
Course Overview
Take your engineering skills to the next level.
To join this course, you will need to have completed a HNC in a related
engineering discipline. The HND is designed for those who are ready to deepen
their knowledge and develop the advanced skills needed to succeed in today’s
fast-moving engineering sector.
Whether you are progressing from your HNC or looking to enhance your career
prospects, this course will build your confidence in problem-solving,
innovation, and technical application. You’ll expand your understanding of core
engineering principles while developing the practical and analytical skills
valued by employers.
This qualification also provides a clear pathway to further study. If you’re
considering progressing to a full BEng degree, you may be able to take advantage
of our Degree Apprenticeship route and complete your degree in a shorter
timeframe.
What You Will Study
You will study a range of advanced engineering topics, including Professional
Engineering Management, Further Engineering Mathematics, Commercial Programming
Software, Distributed Control Systems, Further Electrical Machines and Drives,
Embedded Systems, Analogue Electronic Systems, and Further Control Systems
Engineering.
As you progress, you’ll apply your learning to real-world engineering
challenges, developing the confidence to design, analyse, and improve complex
systems. You’ll build in-demand skills in programming, automation, control, and
electronics—preparing you for modern, high-tech engineering environments.
Alongside your technical knowledge, you will strengthen your research,
critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities—key skills that employers value
and that will support your career progression or further study.
One day per week.
You will be assessed by a selection of practical skills-based tests, assignments and workplace projects.
Level 4 HNC in General Engineering or similar discipline.
AND
Two satisfactory references.
£3,700 per year.
A degree top-up course including BEng (Hons) in General Engineering which is offered at Selby College.
The Higher National Certificate in Engineering programme is increasing my knowledge and skills in various Engineering disciplines, as well as my experience working with modern technology such as robotics.
Engineering