HND Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 5) — Full-time
Course outline
This Level 5 course has been specially designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
It is intended for students who have completed studies at an advanced level, or who have more varied experience and wish to pursue a career in engineering and manufacturing. The course contains significant project-based learning including laboratory investigations, design work, projects, case studies and tutorials.
The course aims to:
- Develop skills in manufacturing and mechanical engineering
- Encourage students to develop solutions to manufacturing and mechanical problems
- Establish employability skills and develop a multi-tasking and multi-skills approach.
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and systems is developed by:
- Understanding the general engineering industry and related work placements
- Examining historical, theoretical and ethical positions in response to engineering design
- Considering the relationship between traditional skills and developing technologies
- Being aware of the creative process of engineering design
- Understanding the behaviour of materials subjected to complex loading systems
- Determining the dynamic parameters of power transmission system elements and rotating systems
Practical skills essential for the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer include production methods technical aptitude, pre-planning and production organisation and presentational skills.
Year 1/Level 4 Core units:
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Maths
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Year 1/Level 4 Specialist units:
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
- Industry 4.0
- Industrial Robots
- Production Engineering for Manufacture
- Quality and Process Improvement
Year 2/Level 5 Core units:
- Professional Engineering Management
- Further Mathematics
Year 2/Level 5 Specialist units:
- Distributed Control Systems
- Industrial Systems
- Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Sustainability
You can view the full Course Specification here.
Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes. You can read more about this on the Office for Students website.
How to apply for this course
Entry onto this course is via UCAS. Alternatively, if you are interested in applying directly to us, you can choose our fast track application option below.
- Institution code: N30
- UCAS code: 097H
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Location:
Jesse Boot Avenue
Science Park University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2RU |
Date:Start: Monday 29th September 2025 |
Fees / reductions:The tuition fee is per year. Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses. Tuition fee: £8,250 |
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Course code: C054668 / Q054669 |
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| Qualification | Higher National Diploma (HND) in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) |
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| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Level | Level 5 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff. We expect students to be working at (or to demonstrate competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy. Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply. |
| Teaching & assessment | Coursework is continually assessed through a variety of individual and group assignments, such as practical activities, written reports and presentations. |
| Progression | The Level 5 HND qualification with HTQ status is widely-recognised in its own right and provides students with the skills required for employment in a broad range of industries with either a managerial or technical bias. After successfully completing the Higher National Diploma, you could top-up your qualification to the planned BEng (Hons) here at Nottingham College, or progress to an Honours degree at a wide range of higher education providers. Alternatively, you could pursue a career in research and development, design, technical sales and production. |
| Additional information | What are HTQs? Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are new or redesigned Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNCs and HNDs) that have been approved against occupational standards in their sector. These qualifications have been developed by UK awarding bodies, working with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen career. |
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