Preston College Higher Education Prospectus

HND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING Awarded by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) THIS HND: The HND Mechatronics Engineering programme has been designed to build upon the knowledge and skills gained through previous study on the respective HNC. The course comprises of five modules, exploring appropriate theoretical and practical methods in mechatronics and their application to technical and commercial management processes. The programme aims to provide the skills and knowledge needed to manage the improvement and control of quality in systems and products, whilst developing your overall career and employability skills. Taught within our state-of the-art iSTEM Centre, offering outstanding teaching facilities, design suites, CAD/CAM software and a 3D printing lab, the programme has been designed with employers in mind, with successful completion providing opportunities to progress onto level 6 of the BEng (Hons) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Preston College operates a flexible admissions policy, welcoming applicants with a wide range of qualifications and/or experience, with each application assessed on its own merit. We also recognise prior learning/attainment (RPL) and experience, meaning it may be possible to map some of your existing qualifications against the modules for the HND Mechatronics Engineering qualification. If this applies to you, we will discuss this with you at the interview stage. For students who have recently been in education, we would expect an applicant to have one of the following: Level 4 qualification: A Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject, such as HNC Mechatronics Engineering The HNC shown in this guide allows for direct progression onto this HND. Applicants with an alternate HNC may be considered, depending upon modules completed Other qualifications or requirements: An NVQ diploma or equivalent competence based qualification Applicants with industrial experience will be considered on a case by case basis IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each skills area) PLUS GCSE: English and Maths GCSE grade 4 (formerly grade C) or equivalent 46