Level -5 in Aeronautical Engineering(Year 2 of a Three-year UK Bachelor’s degree)

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

Overview

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (RQF) is a 2 year international qualification which is equivalent to 1st and 2nd year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree. This qualification is awarded by Pearson, UK and accredited by BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) and Edexcel. Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering is designed to provide with an in-depth knowledge of aircraft and engine design and level of maintenance engineering. The qualification is enables to progress towards obtaining a B. Eng. (Honors)/ level 6 in Aeronautical Engineering Degree from BTEC Pearson or a career within an aerospace or aviation industry. This qualification is also allows learners to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills to embark on, or further, a career in the modern aircraft engineering business, whether in aircraft design and manufacturing, aircraft operations, or maintenance and repair.

Course Details

 

Course Duration         

2 years

Total Semester

4

Total credit       

240     

Total units to be taught           

15

Mandatory / Core units           

08

Total Qualification Time

2400 hours

List of Course

S.N.

Type

Unit No. & Name

Unit credit

Level 4

1.        

Core unit Mandatory

1 Engineering Design

15

4

2.        

Core unit Mandatory

2 Engineering Math

15

4

3.        

Core unit Mandatory

3 Engineering Science

15

4

4.        

Core unit Mandatory

4 Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)

15

4

5.        

Specialist unit Mandatory

24 Aircraft Aerodynamics

15

4

6.        

Optional unit

25 Aircraft Electrical Power and Distribution Systems

15

4

7.        

Optional unit

26 Airframe Mechanical Systems

15

4

8.        

Optional unit

27 Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications

15

4

9.        

Core unit Mandatory

34 Research Project

30

5

10.     

Core unit Mandatory

35 Professional Engineering Management (Pearson-set).

15

5

11.     

Specialist unit Mandatory

39 Further Mathematics.

15

5

12.     

Specialist unit Mandatory

55 Aircraft Flight Control Systems.

15

5

13.     

Optional unit

56 Aircraft Propulsion Principles & Technology.

15

5

14.     

Optional unit

57 Aircraft Structural Integrity

15

5

15.     

Optional unit

58  Avionic Systems

15

5

Entry Requirement:

  • HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) / A-Level (Group: Science)
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Should have completed HSC/ A Level/ Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in an Engineering Discipline.
  • Minimum CGPA 3.50 or Above.
  • A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) grade in GCSE Math’s is strongly recommended.
  • English Language equivalent certificate or Able to speak, read, write and listen Basic English or IELTS Score 5.5/PTE 51.