Engineering

• Open learning
• Up to 5 years
• Enrolment date: any time throughout the year
• Admission enquiries: 01642 342740
• E: tuole@tees.ac.uk

The course is designed for learners who wish to work as technicians/technician engineers in the chemical or process engineering sectors, manufacture, maintenance and testing. It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical Engineering by flexible open learning provides you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.

This is an award of Teesside University delivered under licence from Edexcel by Teesside University Open Learning (Engineering). For more information contact:

T: 01642 342740
F: 01642 342743
E: tuole@tees.ac.uk
www.tees.ac.uk/tuole

You can study this award as a top up from the HNC Chemical Engineering.

What you study

You study 16 units chosen to cover the range of needs of local and national industries and business. The HND provides a sound understanding of all key principles.

How you learn

You are provided with a self-contained comprehensive study pack for each of the modules. Each module consists of a folder or folders containing a series of lessons grouped into topics. Each lesson has an introduction, your aims, study advice, self-assessment questions and a summary.

It is important that you realise that open learning study requires a considerable degree of self-discipline. You must be prepared to devote both time and effort to studying notwithstanding other distractions which may be present.

Each module is supported via e-learning@tees.ac.uk.

How you are assessed

Assessment is by a range of integrated assignments, case studies and projects. Completion of these assessments is negotiated with your module tutor.

Professional accreditation

The HND programme is a nationally recognised qualification awarded under licence from Edexcel.

Career opportunities

Students who complete this course can progress directly to an appropriate degree at the University.

This course has been designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge which will enable you to gain employment within the process and related industries in the area of management.

The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into a senior position in national and international companies.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a BTEC National Certificate in a similar or related discipline or GCSE A level qualifications in mathematics or science. Relevant engineering experience will also be considered.

For mature students with appropriate work experience a 'bridging' programme in mathematics may be required.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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