PEARSON BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. The engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material science and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer aided design and simulation to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, automotive systems, aircrafts, watercrafts, robotics, medical devices and more.

Course Type

Full Time

Course Commencement Dates

October

Duration

2 years

Course Modules

Semester 1
1	Engineering Design
2	Engineering Mathematics
3	Engineering Science
4	Mechanical Principles
5	Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines

Semester 2
1	Fluid Mechanics
2	Mechanical Workshop Practices
3	Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)
4	Further Mathematics
5	Advanced Mechanical Principles

Semester 3
1	Virtual Engineering
2	Further Thermodynamics
3	Further Control Systems Engineering
4	Research Project
5	Professional Engineering Management (Pearson-set)

*6 months Industrial training is provided at the end of the programme

Entry Requirements

GCE (A/L) Sri Lanka/London, minimum of two passes in Mathematics, Biology or Technology Stream

Job Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering diplomates are well prepared to join the technological revolution, with a wide range of career options. Graduates are found in a wide range of industries including Mechanical, Power, Manufacturing, Maintenance Nanotechnology, Automotive and Renewable Energy and Biomedical Engineering.

* Three academic semesters will be followed by a six-month industrial training, which is compulsory for graduation of all BTEC HNDs.