NC Engineering Systems will provide knowledge on how modern engineering systems work. From mechanical engineering, to electrics, electronics and programmable control, the course helps you to understand how all of these individual parts join together to give a complete working system.
Start date: August 2023
Day of week: Tuesday (Flexible)
Time: 9:00am–4:15pm
Duration: 1 year (this is year 1 of a 2 year course)
The course includes:
You will also have some ‘hands on’ classes in the engineering workshop.
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.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: The course can take you onto a level 6 course or potentially right into our HNC in Engineering Systems. 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 and O2.
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.
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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