Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automotive Engineering

A two-year Pearson BTEC HND in automotive engineering, covering powertrains, vehicle dynamics and hybrid and electric vehicles.

CINE

Offered by

CINEC Campus

Awarded by

Pearson

Next intake: June 2027

LevelHigher-national-diploma

Duration2 Years

Study modefull-time

CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering is offered by the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at CINEC Campus over two years, on weekdays or weekends. It builds knowledge and practical skills in automotive design, powertrain systems, vehicle dynamics and emerging technologies such as hybrid and electric vehicles. Semester one covers engineering design, mathematics and science, automotive fundamentals and workshop practices. Semester two covers hybrid and electric vehicle technologies, vehicle electrical and electronics, structures and materials, aerodynamics and a professional engineering project. Semester three covers a research project, engine and vehicle design performance, and professional engineering management. Three academic semesters are followed by a compulsory six-month industrial training period. CINEC says graduates can prepare for the automotive sector or for direct entry into a final-year top-up degree in automotive or mechanical engineering.

Modules

15 modules

Engineering Design

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Science 1

Automotive Fundamentals

Automotive Workshop Practices

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Sri Lankan / London GCE A-Level

Minimum of two passes in the Physical Science stream, or two passes in the Biology stream including Physics.
Engineering Technology stream: three "S" passes and a special mathematics/physics module offered by the faculty; or two "C" passes and one "S" pass with at least 5 points under CINEC's criteria plus a bridging programme.

Other Qualifications

CINEC STEM Engineering Foundation or equivalent.

English Language

A credit ("C") pass in English at GCE O-Level (Sri Lanka) or equivalent.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 480,000total

Course fee shown. A registration fee of Rs. 100,000 is payable in addition. CINEC lists payment as Rs. 240,000 x 2 or Rs. 120,000 x 4, with 5% off for paying a year's fee upfront and 6% off for paying both years upfront.