This course and is intended for students wanting to pursue a career in the Engineering industry at Technician or Engineer level and covers a wide range of engineering subjects from various engineering disciplines.
Start date – August 2025
End date – June 2026
SCQF Level - 7
Mode – Part time
Days: TBC
Times: 9am - 4pm
Duration: 1 year
Cost: £780 per year (PFG funding available)
The aim of the course is to give individuals an all-round understanding of how modern engineering systems work and, in doing so, considers the various sub-elements, such as the mechanical, electrical, electronic and control parts of the system, which, when working together, provides the performance we now expect from everything from a mobile phone to a car to a factory production line.
In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how today’s engineering systems work and how they shape modern life, with a strong focus on practical applications. Engineers are often expected to have knowledge of all aspects of an engineering system, from mechanical to electrical, and this course provides a well-rounded mix of skills that are highly sought after by employers and companies in the field.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
You may be able to gain direct entry to year 2 of a degree course once you complete your HNC or if you go onto the HND full time course you may get access to year 3.
Past students have progressed onto further study at Napier, Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde University some of top universities in Scotland specialising in – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering and Engineering with Management. (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
Employment: Graduate apprenticeship to qualify at technician level; foundation for engineering and technical jobs, including design, manufacture, servicing, maintaining and testing complex engineering systems.
Past students have found employment with companies such as Screwfix, West Lothian Council, Plexus, Mitsubishi, JBT, Volvo, Click Netherfield and Babcock.
If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for one hour. Bring evidence of any qualifications stated on your application form.
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:
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