Program Overview

Instrumentation and Control Engineering by Flexible Open Learning HND

Overview

The Higher National Diploma (HND) Instrumentation and Control 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.

Course Details

Core Level 4 Modules

• Engineering Design (TUOLE)
  • You experience the process of carrying out a design project, enabling you to appreciate that design involves harmonising key parameters and blending them into the design solution, and to produce a design report.
• Engineering Maths (TUOLE)
  • You gain the fundamental analytical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully complete the core modules of higher national engineering programmes.
• Engineering Science (TUOLE)
  • You are introduced to the fundamental laws and applications of the physical sciences within engineering and how to apply this knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems.
• Instrumentation and Control Principles (TUOLE)
  • You are introduced to the principles of instrumentation and control engineering and how to apply this knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems related to process measurement and control systems.
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project (TUOLE)
  • You look at the approach required to identify the best solution to a specified engineering need.

Optional Level 4 Modules

• Analytical Instrumentation (TUOLE)
  • You discuss modern techniques of detecting variables in industrial processes.
• Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics (TUOLE)
  • You gain an understanding of fluid power systems in modern industry by investigating pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, examining the characteristics of components and equipment, and evaluating the applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Electrical Machines (TUOLE)
  • An understanding of the operation of electric machines is fundamental to electrical engineering as it covers the operation of an electric motor, machines to generate electricity and transformers.
• Microprocessor Systems (TUOLE)
  • You gain an understanding of microprocessor-based systems and their use in instrumentation/control/communication systems.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (TUOLE)
  • You investigate how programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial robots can be programmed to successfully implement automated engineering solutions.

Core Level 5 Modules

• Advanced Control Principles (TUOLE)
  • You are introduced to more advanced control theory and taught how to apply this knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems related to the design of control systems.
• Further Maths (TUOLE)
  • You are introduced to the concepts necessary for the successful analysis of engineering problems and apply numerical methods relevant to solving advanced mathematical problems arising from engineering and technology.
• Professional Engineering Management (TUOLE)
  • While it is essential that a product or service designed by an engineer delivers the performance required in the specification, it is equally important that it contributes to the economic viability of the company and that all aspects of its lifecycle are managed in a professional manner.
• Project (TUOLE)
  • You use the knowledge and skills you have developed at work and throughout your course in the definition, management and completion of a work-related project, including the presentation of its findings to an appropriate audience.

Optional Level 5 Modules

• Analogue Electronics (TUOLE)
  • You gain an understanding of signals, noise, amplifiers, feedback and oscillators, with emphasis on computer simulation and modern circuit analysis techniques and the use of manufacturers’ data.
• Combinational and Sequential Logic (TUOLE)
  • You cover the theory of digital techniques, to more practical and complex applications of both combinational and sequential logic.
• Electrical Power Systems (TUOLE)
  • You develop the principles and practice involved in the design of high and low voltage supply, transmission and distribution systems.
• Operational Amplifiers (TUOLE)
  • The operational amplifier is the most widely used analogue integrated circuit.
• Plant Services (TUOLE)
  • You are introduced to the relevant physical and chemical principles for use in the evaluation of the production, distribution and use of each of the common plant services such as steam, air and refrigeration services.
• Safety Engineering (TUOLE)
  • You study the fundamentals of contemporary safety engineering as applied to industrial processes.
• Statistical Process Control (TUOLE)
  • You gain the knowledge behind and an understanding of statistical process control (SPC).

Entry Requirements

• If you are already qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject you can use the 'apply online' link on the relevant HND to apply for a place.
• If you are topping up your HNC to HND level, the maximum Edexcel registration period to complete this is five years.
• You are required by the award regulations to successfully complete at least two modules (30 credits) in each year.

Employability

• With your HND, you can progress onto BEng Tech (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Online) or a related on-campus degree course.

Fees

• For a Higher National Certificate (HNC) you study eight modules at £495 for each module.
• For the Higher National Diploma (HND) you study a maximum of 15 modules, again at £495 each.
• You usually pay for one module at a time.
• Some modules are subject to availability.

Learning Platform

• Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is the platform you use to access your online course.
• Teesside University online learning courses are delivered through the Brightspace Learning Environment.
• You can use it on your smartphone, tablet and computer.
• And you can use it anytime, so that you can plan your learning to fit your own schedule.
• It's easy to use and navigate.
• Modules are set out by topics and themes.
• You can use the progress bar to understand where you are in your modules, and appreciate your achievements.
• We support you to become familiar with your VLE, helping you to start learning quickly.
• You get feedback, help and guidance from tutors throughout your course through the VLE, and you can ask questions at any time.
• Our tutors use a live activity feed to keep you updated about your course.
• You can create a student profile, collaborate with other students and take part in online discussion forums.