Engineering
Overview
Thank you for considering studying this course with West College Scotland. Applications for the course can still be made but it is already over-subscribed at our Clydebank Campus and you may not get a place on this occasion. Please consider applying for similar courses on offer or contact our Student Advisory Service via info@wcs.ac.uk with your name and contact details to discuss other courses options available to you. Alternatively please call us on 0300 600 6060.
What will I learn?
Candidates will gain a highly desirable industry recognised qualification which provides the practical skills and technical knowledge required to carry out an engineering role safely and effectively.
Some of the subjects you could study are:
- Turning
- Milling
- Hand Fitting
- CAD
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Assembly
- Maintenance
- PLC’s
- Electrical
What qualifications do I need?
It is preferred that candidates have three National 4/5 qualifications including maths or have successfully completed an SVQ PEO Level 1 in engineering.
We'll also consider your application if you have relevant industry experience.
We'll also consider your application if you are a mature candidate returning to education
Note; Those with similar qualifications in other curriculum areas may be considered on an individual basis.
For a place on the course, you will need to attend an interview.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills required to apply for Modern Apprenticeships which exist within the following engineering sectors: aerospace; manufacturing; marine; renewable energies, engineering maintenance, engineering design and process engineering:
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course which includes:
- NC Manufcaturing Engineering at SCQF Level 5
- NC Engineering Systems at SCQF Level 5
SCQF
5
Programme Information
Start: August
End: June
Duration: 1 year/3 days per week
Time: 9am-4pm
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