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HNC ENGINEERING

  • Start date:   August 2024
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7
  • Course Type:   Full-time

HNC ENGINEERING

Please note: this course is now full and only reserve places are available.

 

This course is the stepping stone to an exciting career in engineering. You will study a variety of engineering subjects that include mechanical, systems, and renewables.

Start date – Aug 2024

End date –  Jun 2025

SCQF Level -  7

Mode –  Full time  

Duration: 1 year

This course 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

  • What the course includes

    The course covers:

    • Engineering drawing including CAD and Inventor 
    • Engineering Materials and their properties 
    • Dynamics 
    • Thermofluids 
    • Statics 
    • Engineering Maths 
    • Renewable Energy
    • System Engineering 
    • Electrical, Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems. 
    • Pneumatics and hydraulics Systems 
    • Programmable Logic Controllers 

    This course will allow for development of key skills relevant to engineering industry. 

Why choose this course

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.

Entry requirements

  • NC in a suitable subject or two SQA Highers, preferably in related subjects or 
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in a related subject 
  • Applicants with only mathematics or physics Highers may also apply 

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.

Progressing students will learn from their course tutor is they require to attend a Bridge to Engineering course on the week of 10th-13th June full-time.

Direct entry students will undergo an aptitude test and will learn during interview if they require to attend a Bridge to Engineering course on the week of 10th-13th June full-time.

  • Graduation 2024

    Where it leads

    Education: HND and/or 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 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.

Interview arrangements

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: 

  • Interview with two members of the engineering team (10 minutes)- they will ask you about your interests and why you want to study engineering 
  • An overview of the course and time for you to ask any further questions 

Fees, Finance & Funding

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

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