Engineering Practice NC SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
This course has been designed for those seeking a career in mechanical engineering or those who are already working in the field to enhance their skills, knowledge and employability in this branch of engineering.
You will take part in a range of workshop activities such as milling, turning and welding alongside the theory and classroom subjects required of engineering professionals in the modern workplace.
On successfully completing this course, you can progress onto a SCQF level 6 programme in an engineering subject or seek employment, typically at technician level as a junior machinist or fabricator / project engineer.
This course is ideal if you are contemplating a career in the manufacturing, fabrication, machining and servicing industries. Alternatively, this course is a good first step towards higher education in the engineering subject area.
Special features:
- You will gain a range of skills across core mechanical engineering disciplines.
- You will gain skills required by 21st century engineering employers.
- This qualification can help with gaining a Modern Apprenticeship, and can map partially to elements within the apprenticeship programme.
- You will study at our Linkwood Technology Centre campus.
Entry requirements
- Three National 4s, including English and Maths OR
- satisfactory attainment of an SCQF Level 4 course or equivalent.
Course content includes:
- Engineering Workshop Skills
- Maths
- CAD
- Materials
- Project Management
- Communication and Applying Information Technology
Equipment
PPE will be provided.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
This is a practical based course delivered face-to-face on campus.
How long will my course last?
Full time: 1 year
Part time: 2 or more years
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
- Technology Centre
Start date
August
Fees
The good news is that depending on your personal circumstances there are a wide range of bursaries, grants and allowances available to fund your college studies.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and funding - UHI Moray section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto NC Engineering Systems (SCQF Level 6), specialising in either mechanical or electronic engineering.
Alternatively, you can enter employment within the engineering industry.
Is there more information available online?
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