Edexcel Higher National Diploma/Foundation Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

2 Years Full Time
Shoreham Airport Campus

Higher National Diploma
UCAS code: 73HH

Foundation Degree (subject to validation)
UCAS code: HH37

The Course

These courses aim to provide students with the technical levels of competence to allow them to progress to a variety of Degree courses and careers in today's ever changing engineering environment. The Mechanical course looks at the principles which underpin the design and operation of mechanical engineering systems, including strength of materials, power transmission and dynamics and Computer Aided Design. The Manufacturing course looks at the principles, methodologies and techniques that are used in process planning and scheduling and in-depth study of Computer Aided Manufacture and Computer Control of Machine Tools.

Course Content

Mandatory Units for both disciplines:

Analytical Methods for Engineers
Engineering Science
Business Management Techniques
Computer Aided Design & Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
Project:

Mechanical Pathway: Mechanical Principles
Manufacturing Pathway: Planning & Scheduling Principles

Optional units across both disciplines:

Manufacturing Processes
Advanced Computer Aided Design
Materials Engineering
CAD/CAM
Project
Quality Assurance & Management
Robot Technology
Programmable Logic Controllers
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Thermodynamics
Computer Aided Machining
Project Management

Progressions/Career

Range of Engineering Degree courses and careers, such as mechanical and automotive design, manufacturing, quality control, maintenance and technical services.

What Past Students Say

"The tutors for Mechanical Engineering at Northbrook are all exceptional and I have attended other colleges and can make comparisons. I would definitely recommend Northbrook."

Neil Collins - Student
HNC Mechanical Engineering

Entry Requirements

BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an Engineering discipline
2 A2 Levels (Mathematics preferred)
Alternative qualification

Individual offers may vary

Applications

Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

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Further Details

If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College please contact 0800 183 60 60