This course is the stepping stone to an exciting career in engineering. You will study a variety of engineeering subjects that include mechanical, systems, and renewables. This will provide you with the practical and analytical skills required for progression in the engineering industry or university level courses.
Read about Gordon Paterson's West Lothian College experience here
The course covers:
This course will allow for development of key skills relevant to engineering industry.
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 or third year on various degree courses. as well as the course allowing for progression to many other universities across the country.
I’ve learned so much at West Lothian College and I feel that a large part of
that is down to the high calibre of the lecturers. They are very knowledgeable
and are only too happy to support you but they trust you enough to let you go
and learn things by yourself which is really encouraging.Kieran Duncan
The course has widened my view of the world around me as well as my career prospects.
Cejay Elliot, HNC Engineering Systems
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 some of top universities in Scotland specializing in – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Enviornmental 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.
Current West Lothian students will be required to successfully complete their course.
If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for one hour. 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.