Engineering Systems SCQF 6 (Stornoway and Thurso) NC
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: NC
Study at: Stornoway; Thurso
Start in: September
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Full time: 1 academic year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to gain employment in a wide range of engineering disciplines or as a route to HNC/HND Engineering Systems and further progression onto the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Energy Engineering. This course gives the student an excellent integrated qualification and training to industry standard.
Entry requirements
Three National 5 qualifications or three Credit Standard Grades, including:
- Mathematics
- English
- A technical subject
- SQA Skills for Work: Engineering would be advantageous
- Successful performance at interview
Please note: National 5 Applications of Mathematics is not accepted for entry to this course.
- Mathematics: Technician 1
- Engineering: Applying Information Technology
- Communication
- Process Measurement and Control: An Introduction
- Fundamental Electronics
- Engineering Systems
- Electrical Principles
- Thermofluids
- CAD for Engineers
- Single Phase and Three Phase Principles
- Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Health and Safety: Engineering
- Plus Core Skills
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
How long will my course last?
1 year full-time
- Stornoway
- Thurso
Start date
September
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Students who achieve NC Engineering may progress to:
- HNC/HND Engineering Systems
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering
Apply for Engineering Systems SCQF 6 (Stornoway and Thurso) NC
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