Introduction
The Higher National Diploma has been designed to provide technical training in the areas of Manufacturing Engineering. It provides specialised studies for those currently working in an manufacturing environment or one in which they intend to seek employment. The programme provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for progression to further study. The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering has also been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.

Subjects
Year 1

• Business Management Techniques
• Analytical Methods for Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Design
• Electrical & Electronic Principles
• Quality Assurance & Management
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Project

Year 2

• Manufacturing Electronic Products
• Project Management
• Statistical Process Control
• CAD/CAM
• Planning and Scheduling Principles
• Health, Safety and Risk Assessment
• Robot Technology
• Manufacturing Processes

Programme Objectives
This programme has been designed to improve the career prospects of candidates who are working or wish to work in the field of engineering as engineering technicians. Candidates typically take up posts as test, or research and development technicians, technical representatives, engineering plant technicians, junior engineers and production technicians. It provides them with work-related skills, an appreciation of industry requirements and a broad knowledge and understanding of engineering. Those people who are presently employed as manufacturing team members or qualified through apprenticeships as fitters or electricians can use this programme to update their skills and qualifications. Examinations are by continuous assessments.

Award
The course is awarded by BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council). Students who have completed the programme are eligible to register for “Incorporated Engineering” status with the Engineering Councilin the UK. Registration and examination fees are extra.|

Fees
 

	Year 1	Year 2
EU Student Full-Time Course Fees	€3,500	€3,000
Non-EU Student Full-Time Course Fees	€5,000	€3,000
Evening Student Course Fees per annum	€1,500