The Higher National Diploma Program in Engineering (HNDE) serves to convert school leavers with specialized mathematical knowledge to middle-level technologists who possess relevant Engineering capabilities. Therefore, the program is intended to provide a clear and adequate understanding of Engineering principles, practical applications and emerging necessities of changes and creative innovations in the specific area/field to move with time. This program was started under the Technical College, Ratmalana in 1986 and brought under the SLIATE in 1997. Since then SLIATE has been conducting this program with the aim of creating excellent higher national diploma holders who are competent enough and equipped with modern technology in the disciplines of Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
Higher National Diploma in Engineering – (Civil)
Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering is a full-time English medium course of three year duration of theory and six months of in-plant training and is offered in three areas of specialization, namely structures, water and Transportation.
Higher National Diploma in Engineering – (Electrical)
Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering is a full-time English medium course of Three and a Half years of duration in which six months are for in-plant training
This Electrical / Electronic stream is offered in three areas of specialization, namely Electrical Power, Electronics & Telecommunication and Network Engineering
Higher National Diploma in Engineering – (Mechanical)
HND in Mechanical Engineering is a 3 ½ years full-time course with suitable industrial visits. Students have the chance to gain experience from a 6-month industrial training after 2 years (4 semesters) academic period. The Mechanical engineering students are given the opportunity to specialize in their chosen option in the 4th semester (2nd semester of 2nd year). This stream is offered in three areas of specialization, namely production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineering, and Marine Engineering.
Higher National Diploma in Engineering – (Building Services)
Higher National Diploma in Building Services Engineering is the first and the only diploma awarding course in the field of Building Services Engineering in Sri Lanka which is established & conducted by the institution of HNDE Mattakkuliya. HND in Building Services Engineering is a 3 1/2 year course, which has three academic years along with six months in-plant training. There are modern & updated labs, workshops and libraries which can facilitate student student-friendly environment along with the best human resources at our Mattakkuliya institution of HNDE. Furthermore, the institute will guide all students throughout the training period of six months.
Higher National Diploma in Engineering – (Quantity Surveying)
Quantity Surveying is about providing clients of the construction industry with financial, contractual and technical advice ensuring they get value for money from the buildings they construct. Many developed countries such as the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada & Middle East(especially Qatar and Dubai) have a huge demand, requirement & value in the field of Quantity surveying. In Sri Lanka, there is an increasing demand has arisen in the field of Quantity surveying. As a result of this HNDE has introduced an Diploma course in the field of Quantity surveying in order to fulfill this demand. .HND in Quantity surveying is a 2 1/2 year course, which has two academic years along with six months in plant training. After completing Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying , the students can complete their degrees from well recognized universities