Course Overview
This course is a Level 5 qualification that is delivered and designed for students who have successfully achieved the Level 4 HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering for England HTQ. Students will deepen their expertise across a range of advanced topics. Areas of study include Professional Engineering Management, where students develop leadership, project planning, and strategic decision-making skills tailored to engineering contexts. Further mathematics supports complex problem-solving and analytical thinking. Learners will explore programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their role in automation, electrical machines and drive systems, industrial power electronics, and embedded systems. The course also covers digital and analogue circuit design and the efficient utilisation of electrical power in modern systems.
Learners attend one day per week of classroom-based study to complete this qualification. offering a flexible learning model that allows students to balance their education with work or other commitments. This format is particularly beneficial for those already employed in the engineering sector, enabling them to immediately apply their learning in real-world settings while continuing to build their academic and professional credentials.
Who is this Course for?
This course is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in electrical and electronic engineering. It is suited for those who have already completed an HNC in Engineering and are aiming to progress academically or professionally—whether into higher-level technical roles or onto a top-up degree.
What You Will Learn
Professional Engineering Management, including leadership, project planning, and business decision-making in engineering contexts
Advanced mathematics and its applications in engineering problem-solving
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their use in automation and control systems
Electrical machines and drive systems for industrial applications
Industrial power electronics and energy storage technologies
Embedded systems and microcontroller-based applications
Digital and analog principles in complex electrical and electronic circuits
Power utilisation and efficiency in electrical systems
Why Choose This Course?
Gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification
Enhance your technical knowledge and practical skills
Learn from industry-experienced tutors
Develop career-ready expertise in advanced electrical & electronic engineering
Pathway to further study or employment in the engineering sector
Teaching and Learning
Students will experience a blend of teaching methods from industry experienced lecturers. Students are informed of the content of each module by the Module Handbook that also contains indicative reading lists. This learning is further supported by the real-life experiences of lectures that allow difficult concepts to be easily understood. The Program is further supported by guest speakers and educational visits.
Course/Career progression
Graduates of this HND can pursue roles such as Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Power Systems Technician, or continue their education with a top-up degree to obtain a full Bachelor’s qualification in Engineering or related disciplines.The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the sector through:
entering employment
continuing existing employment
linking with the appropriate professional body
committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsUnit 5002 Professional Engineering Management Unit 5006 Further Mathematics Unit 5009 Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) Unit 5010 Further Electrical Machines and Drives Unit 5011 Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage Unit 5013 Embedded systems Unit 5019 Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles Unit 5020 Utilisation of Electrical Power
For internally assessed units, assessment takes the form of an assignment carried out after the unit (or part of the unit if several assignments are used) has been delivered. An assignment may take a variety of forms, including practical and written. It is a distinct activity completed independently by students (alone or in a team). It is separate from teaching, practice, exploration, and other activities that students complete with direction from tutors.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
New College Swindon University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We require evidence of international qualifications at point of application. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to consider applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
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