HND in General Engineering

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Length 1 year
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 5 Higher National Diploma in General Engineering

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More about the course

Are you interested in working towards a career in engineering and working with industry qualified and experienced tutors? This course is a vocational qualification designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical skills needed for a career in engineering. It is equivalent to the second year of a university degree and is recognised by employers and higher education institutions.

Entry requirements

Level 4 HNC in Engineering

You will also be invited to meet our teaching team before starting the course to participate in an applicant event, where we can discuss entry grades and suitability to the course.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in General Engineering.

What will I learn?

Research Project
Lead Manufacturing
Professional Engineering Management
Further Engineering Maths
Further Engineering Principles
Thermofluids
Advanced Manufacturing Systems

How is the course taught?

Practical
Theory
Independent study

How am I assessed?

Assignments
Projects
Presentations
Practical work

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could enter the engineering workforce in roles such as project manager, design engineer, production engineer.