Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

This 2 year 1 day per week course is designed to provide:

- Training for technicians in design research, development and service support activities in Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance
- Progression to Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree Programmes.
- The language, knowledge and practical skills demanded in the Engineering Industry.
- Technical knowledge for the Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.


Year 1
5003 Manufacturing Principles,
5004 Virtual Engineering,
5006 Further Mathematics,
5016 Lean Manufacturing.

Year 2
5002 Principles of Engineering Management,
5005 Further Thermodynamics,
5015 Manufacturing Systems Engineering,
5023 Thermofluids.

This is classed as a part-time course. On successful completion of this course, you will gain a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma.

Home & EU students are eligible to apply for a part-time loan from Student Finance England.

After completing the qualification, candidates will normally continue in employment as a skilled engineer and progress on to Engineering , Engineering Management or Mechanical Engineering degree programmes.

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ).

- English and Maths GCSE at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C)

- Relevant employment or offer of employment.

Assessment will be by case studies, assignments, presentations and problem solving.  

If you are a current student, please apply through UCAS with advice from the HUB and your tutor (if you are applying for more than one HE institution) or complete an HE Application Form, which can be downloaded from our website www.camre.ac.uk/higher-education. You can also obtain a copy by contacting our Enquiry Team on tel. 01223 226315 or email . The completed form and references should be returned to The Admissions Office, Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge CB4 2QT. If you are not a current student at CRC, then please apply through UCAS using their website at www.ucas.com. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted by a member of the teaching team for an interview.