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NC ENGINEERING L5 DAY RELEASE YEAR 1

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Part-time (Day release)

NC ENGINEERING L5 DAY RELEASE YEAR 1

The NC Engineering Systems course will give you a solid understanding of how modern engineering systems function.

Start date – Aug 2025 

End date –  Jul 2026 

SCQF Level -  5 

Mode -  Part time (Day Release)  

Days: One day (Flexible)  
Times: 9am – 4pm  
Duration: 1 year (This is a Year 1 of a two-year course)  

Cost: SDS funded 

You’ll learn about key areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical systems, electronics, and programmable control, while exploring how these individual components work together to create a fully integrated system.

This course not only equips you with the knowledge to succeed in the engineering field but also prepares you for real-world applications, making you an attractive candidate for employers seeking skilled individuals to support and enhance their engineering teams. 

  • What the course includes

    • Fundamentals of electrical systems 
    • Mechanical fundamentals 
    • Material science 
    • CAD 
    • Mathematics 
    • Control systems and transducers. 

    You will also have some ‘hands on’ classes in the engineering workshop. 

Why choose this course

You should choose this course as it can provide a starting point in your engineering career.

This course will introduce you to a variety of different engineering disciplines; including mechanical, electronics and electrical engineering.  

Entry requirements

  • Student must be qualified to at least National 4 (Intermediate 1) in mathematics and 3 other national 4s 
  • Mature applicants without the necessary minimum qualifications will be considered on an individual basis 

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where it leads

    Education: The course can take you onto a level 6 course or potentially right into our HNC in Engineering. Students have previously progressed onto further study at Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde University (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) 

    Employment: Engineering apprenticeship or employment in the manufacturing or service sector. Past students have found employment with companies such as Screwfix, Deans engineers, West Lothian Council and Babcocks.

Interview arrangements

If we invite you for interview, please expect to be in college for around three hours. 

You should bring along evidence of any qualifications you have declared on your application form. 

Individual interviews will be held with a key lecturer for your chosen course and another member of staff. Timeslots will be allocated on the day. 

You will be asked to complete a short aptitude at an appropriate level which, along with your qualifications and the result of your interview, will allow us to assess your aptitude and suitability for your chosen course. 

During the interview, we would like you to discuss the health and safety aspects associated with welding and to understand your motivation for wanting to undertake this course. 

Please note: We may advise you of alternative courses that may be available to you should you not be successful for this course. 

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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