HND Mechanical Engineering

This two-year HND lays the groundwork for a career in mechanical engineering. It blends practical engineering ability with theory covering thermal behaviour, fluid flow and design for manufacture. Learning is organised around SQA Higher National units and finishes with a project-based graded unit. Subjects include plant systems, the strength of materials and engineering measurement. Demand for engineers is strong, and graduates leave with skills suited to the sector today and in the years ahead. Students also develop the skills to read technical drawings and apply engineering measurement in practical settings. Graded project work requires students to plan, manage and deliver an engineering task independently. Students also study the design implications of materials and loading, linking theory to the workshop floor. Learners practise working to drawing standards and completing precise measurements.