
General Engineering HND
Course Overview - General Engineering HND
Overview
If you want to get ahead in your engineering career, an HND in General Engineering can help you realise your ambition. On this course, which you can do full time or part time, youll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management, and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.
Youll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job if youre already in an engineering role. When you finish the course, youll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a ...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>If you want to get ahead in your engineering career, an HND in General Engineering can help you realise your ambition. On this course, which you can do full time or part time, youll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management, and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.<br/><br/>Youll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job if youre already in an engineering role. When you finish the course, youll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a Higher National Diploma that could help you land your dream job, or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HND to a Bachelors degree.<br/><br/><strong>What youll experience</strong><br/><br/>On this course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>• Attend the brand new £12 million Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle of Wight College<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study topics that support your interests and career ambitions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from experts in seminars, lectures and group sessions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Put what you learn to work in your job straight away, if youre already in employment<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get the option to continue your studies, and top-up your HND to a Bachelors degree after the course<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers and opportunities</strong><br/><br/>Our Careers and Employability service can help you with career planning and youll get access industry contacts, careers events and recruitment fairs during the course.<br/><br/>After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre
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Codes/info
Course Code
H100
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline. Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering based).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48 UCAS tariff points to include 1 Higher Level Engineering or related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48 Tariff points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and/or Physics at grade B or above/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include Mathematics and/or Physics at grade 5 or above.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
48 tariff points to include a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher in Engineering or related subject.
A level
T Level
P
Pass (D or E in the core) Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Science, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
48 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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