HNC Engineering Systems

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

• Maths for engineering 1
• Energy System (Renewables)
• Principles of engineering systems
• Engineering measurement and system monitoring
• Engineering Communication
• Communication Practical skills
• Graded Unit

Options include:

• Engineering practical Skills
• Engineering drawing
• CAD
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• Maths for engineering 2
• Dynamics
• Thermofluids
• DC and AC principles
• Application of Programmable Logic Controllers
• IT: Applications Software 1

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need a minimum of two Highers (or equivalent) at grade C in Mathematics and one other subject either English, Physics or a Technology subject; or a National Certificate in an Engineering discipline at SCQF Level 5 with Maths Tech 1, or if you have successfully completed an Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship

We will also consider your application if you have relevant industry experience.

Note; Those with similar qualifications in other curriculum areas may be considered on an individual basis.

For a place on the course, you will require to attend an interview.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to get a technician level role in the engineering industry. You should also be able to apply for Modern Apprenticeships or Graduate Apprenticeships which exist within the following engineering sectors: aerospace; manufacturing; electrical power; renewable energies, engineering maintenance, engineering design and process engineering:

Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course which includes:

• HND Engineering Systems
• University BEng/ MEng Mechanical Engineering
• University BEng/ MEng Mechanical Systems Engineering
• University BEng/ MEng Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering
• University BEng/ MEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• University BEng/ MEng Electrical Power Engineering

SCQF

7

Programme Information

Full Time

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year/3 days per week

Time: 9am-4pm

Part-Time Day Release

Start Date: August

End Date: June

Duration: 2 years/1 day per week

Cost: £690 per year/2 year course