Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering extends and deepens the specialist work-related focus from the Level 5 HND Diploma. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for appropriate direct employment in the vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they clearly wish to enter a particular specialist area of work. It is broadly equivalent to two GCE A Levels. Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to a higher education foundation degree or other professional development programme. 

The engineering diploma qualifications in this specification have been developed in the engineering sector to give education and training for employees in the engineering industries. It helps engineering employees in the IT sector opportunities to achieve a good career options.

It gives full-time learners the opportunity to progress to vocational qualifications such as the Level 6.  It gives learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Students are eligible to apply after completion of grade 12th of CBSE or American Curriculum with 50% or above or grade 11th/O levels in case of British curriculum with 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above. Level 4 completion is mandatory for taking admission in HND Level 5.