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NC ENGINEERING PRACTICE LEVEL 5

  • Start date:   August 2023
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Full-time

NC ENGINEERING PRACTICE LEVEL 5

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

NC Engineering Practice will provide knowledge on modern engineering. This course will offer a wide range of engineering practical skills. You will study a wide range of subjects from Mechanical Engineering to electrical and manufacturing. This course is suitable for those persons who wish to become a skilled crafts/trades person within Engineering.

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    What this course includes

    The course includes:

    • Electrical Principles 
    • Mechanical Principles 
    • Engineering workshop skills 
    • Milling 
    • Turning 
    • Sheet metal fabrication 
    • Welding 
    • Engineering IT
    • Health & Safety: Engineering
    • Engineering Materials
    • CAD
    • Engineering Dimensional Control
    • Engineering Project based learning
    • Engineering workshop skills
    • Pneumatics & Hydraulics
    • Communications
    • Maths

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

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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, manufacturing, fabrication and welding electronics and electrical engineering.  

Entry requirements

  • Student must be qualified to at least National 4 in mathematics
  • 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 or HNC Fabrication & Welding.

    Employment: Engineering apprenticeship or employment in the manufacturing or service sector.

Interview arrangements

Group Interview. 

Short Skills Test which will cover basic literacy and numeracy as well as practical skills. 

If you are a progressing student succesful completion of course will be required.  

Fees, finance and 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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