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Course summary
The BTEC Higher National Diploma prepares students to move on to specific areas of electrical and electronic engineering at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision making. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of engineering situations. At conclusion of Level 5 study, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the industry. They will be able to perform effectively within their specialist area. Our bespoke ‘accelerated’ delivery model allows students the opportunity to progress their study and career development on a full-time HND in only one year without protracted timetables or time away from industry. For further information, please get in touch. The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HTQ) allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards).
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
This course is comprised of the following core, level 5 units that all students complete. Each unit has a 15-credit value: • Unit 5002: Professional Engineering Management • Unit 5006: Further Mathematics • Unit 5009: Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) • Unit 5010: Further Electrical Machines and Drivers • Unit 5011: Industrial Power, Electronics & Storage • Unit 5013: Embedded Systems • Unit 5019: Further Electrical, Electronic & Digital Principles • Unit 5020: Utilisation of Electrical Power Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
Assessment method
All Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Engineering study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum. Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications. These can include: • Practicals • Essay-writing • Reports • Project development and management • Computer-aided design • Podcasts/vodcasts • Poster preparation/presentation/symposiums • Presentations • Time-constrained/time-limited assessment • Reflection • Peer Review • Observation
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Successful and satisfactory completion of Level 4 HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering (HTQ/RQF standards). Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Your tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make or, choose to pay. For example:
• Books/texts - You will have access to texts from your unit reading lists in our Learning Resource Centres as well as Pearson’s dedicated HN Global platform but, you may wish to buy your own copies for personal use.
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities.
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF