This course is for anyone wanting to pursue a career in engineering at technician or engineer level. The course offers students the chance to study engineering subjects from various disciplines, and to explore environmental issues including renewable energy.
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The course covers:
You’ll learn how today's engineering systems work and contribute to modern life through a focus on practical applications. Engineers are often expected to know about all aspects of an engineering system (mechanical, electrical and so on) and this course offers the mix of skills that many employers and companies want.
You also get the chance to study at college as an associate of Edinburgh Napier University and so guarantee your place at university in either second on various degree courses depending on course results and graded.
The lecturers are really solid and know their stuff. They are very easy to approach and are always willing to help,
Matthew White, HNC Electrical Engineering
The course does a great job of preparing you for what lies ahead in employment.
Scott Kinghorn, HNC Electrical Engineering
We welcome applications from mature students with other qualifications or experience
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: HND; degree-level of study. You may be able to gain direct entry to year 3 of a degree course once you complete your HND.
Past students have progressed onto further study at Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde University (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
Employment: apprenticeship to qualify at technician level; foundation for engineering and technical jobs, including design, manufacture, servicing, maintaining and testing complex engineering systems.
If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for around two to three hours. Bring evidence of any qualifications stated on your application form.
HNC applicants only: we will ask you to complete an aptitude test with questions testing some standard mathematics and English skills.
For all applicants, the interview will involve:
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more.
Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.