Mechanical Engineering

Blackburn College
Undergraduate HND Full-time 1 Year Mechanical engineering

About this course

A Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a valuable and highly regarded qualification within industry. The programme is preparation for the Top-up Degree programme in Engineering and follows on from the Higher National Diploma in Engineering.

The course is also ideal for those who want to establish a career in the industry or progress in their current position with a Level 5 qualification. The programme provides students with analytical thinking skills and the principles of Mechanical Engineering.

The HND Mechanical Engineering has been developed to ensure students are able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.

Highly respected by employers nationwide, successful completion of the HND demonstrates that you have a strong understanding of the principles of Mechanical Engineering, having learnt how to apply those principles to a wide variety of situations.

With the ability to evaluate and apply different approaches to solving problems, you will have the skills, confidence and knowledge required to confidently exercise personal responsibility and decision making, in a range of employment situations.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2122 Mechanical engineers
2123 Electrical engineers
2129 Engineering professionals
2126 Aerospace engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2124 Electronics engineers

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Blackburn
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Mechanical engineering