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Key details

Course area
Engineering
Student type
University Level
Course type
Part-time University Level course
Course level
Level 5
Start date
Monday 14th September 2026
Location
Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU
Fees
£4,500.00
Course code
Parent course code:C059683 Child course code: Q059684
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Course introduction

This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering. It is intended for students who have completed studies at an advanced level, or who have more varied experience and wish to pursue a career in engineering and manufacturing.

The course contains significant project-based learning including laboratory investigations, design work, projects, case studies and tutorials.

The course aims to:

  • Develop skills in manufacturing and mechanical engineering
  • Encourage students to develop solutions to manufacturing and mechanical problem
  • Establish employability skills and develop a multi-tasking and multi-skills approach.

Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and systems is developed by:

  • Understanding the general engineering industry and related work placements
  • Examining historical, theoretical and ethical positions in response to engineering design
  • Considering the relationship between traditional skills and developing technologies
  • Being aware of the creative process of engineering design
  • Understanding the behaviour of materials subjected to complex loading systems
  • Determining the dynamic parameters of power transmission system elements and rotating systems

Practical skills essential for the manufacturing and mechanical engineer includes production methods technical aptitude, pre-planning and production organisation and presentation skills.

Core units:

  • Professional Engineering Management
  • Further Mathematics

Specialist units:

  • Distributed Control Systems
  • Industrial Systems
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Sustainability

What are HTQs?

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are new or redesigned Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNCs and HNDs) that have been approved against occupational standards in their sector. These qualifications have been developed by UK awarding bodies, working with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen career.

Timetable (subject to change)

The current timetable is as follows but this is subject to change:

  • Thursday 18:30 – 21:00
  • Plus self directed study

Please note: Some classes may be delivered online.

You can view the full Course Specification here.

Course information

2 years

Pearson Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ)

You should have successfully completed a relevant HNC with at least 10 units at Level 4 and 5.

If you are applying from another institution please note that the HNC qualification has to have the same specification as the one at Nottingham College.
 

Coursework is continually assessed through a variety of individual and group assignments, such as practical activities, written reports and presentations.

The HND qualifications provide students with the skills required for industry. For example students have gone on to obtain employment in manufacturing, production, research and development, design, technical sales, mechanical, structural engineering, aerospace and automotive engineering.

After successfully completing the HND you could top up your qualification with our new Level 6 BEng (Hons) top-up degree (subject to validation) or a similar course at a wide range of HE providers.

About the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

The TEF is a national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS) that aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies.

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