Entry requirements

English and Maths at either:
- Level 4 or above at GCSE
- Grade C or above
- Functional Skills at Level 2

A relevant/related Full Level 3 Qualification either Diploma or Extended Diploma.

About the course

If you are already working in the engineering industry and want to upskill or if you want to progress to university top-up eventually to a full degree.

Find out more form the Pearson student guide:
https://www.pearson.com/en-gb/schools/campaigns/btec-higher-nationals.html

Why study?

The Level 5 units prepare students to move on to specific areas of aeronautical engineering at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision making. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of engineering situations. By the end of Level 5 study, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the industry. They will be able to perform effectively in their specialist area.

More information can be found here:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Higher-Nationals/aeronautical-engineering-for-england/2024/specification/9781292448466-btec-hn-l4-l5-aero-engin-engl-iss1.pdf

Where will this course take me?

• Aeronautical Engineering Technician (or Senior)
• Aerospace Engineering Technician (or Senior)
• Aeronautical Manufacturing Technician
• Aircraft Flight Control Technician
• Aeronautical Systems Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer

Core modules

Unit 4001: Engineering Design

Unit 4002: Engineering Maths

Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project Note: This is a Pearson-set unit.

Unit 4041: Aircraft Aerodynamics

Unit 4042: Aircraft Electrical Power and Distribution Systems

Unit 4043: Airframe Mechanical Systems

Unit 4044: Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications Unit 4045: Turbine Rotary Wing Mechanical and Flight Systems

How much does it cost?

Students Loan funded as part of the LLE (lifelong learning entitlement).

The course cost £5995 per year subject to inflation rise annually, which is borrow as a loan from SFE. Students pay this loan back once earning over a set amount, this is currently set at £25,000.00. Or the amount can be paid in full either a lump sum or instalments.

Or if studying as part of a Higher Apprenticeship – Employer pays through their Apprenticeship levy (discuss with your employer).

Assessment & Feedback

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:

• Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres
• Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres. Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size
• For the HND, Centres will assess two compulsory Pearson-set units targeted at particular skills: one Level 4 core unit carrying 15 credits and one Level 5 core unit carrying 15 credits.

All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre.

Additional Information

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