- Course Leader: Dr Robert Kershaw
- Teaching Institution: Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
- Campus: Hereford
- Awarding Body: Pearson Final Award: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering
- Mode of Study: Part-time
- Qualification number: 603/0451/0
- Date of programme specification preparation/revision: 1 September 2017 / 31 August 2022
Educational aims of the programme
The aim of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector-specific skills and experience through the specialist units in each pathway, with the opportunity to pursue a particular interest through the appropriate selection of optional units. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for more intense subject specialisation at Level 6. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace activities.
QAA and professional academic standards and quality
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering is located at Level 5 of the Framework for Higher Qualifications (2014).
External Reference Points consulted in the design of this course include: Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering specification
