Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

Riverside Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This one year course gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding of both Mechanical and Electrical systems.

You’ll be able to use state-of-the-art facilities at the college - such as electrical and mechanical labs, pneumatic and hydraulic rigs and computer suites running CAD software.

You’ll be taught by staff with significant engineering experience and a track record of bringing out the best in their students.

The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at level 7.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• 2 Highers at Grade C or above including Mathematics and a Science or Technical Subject; OR
• NC Level 6 qualification in an Engineering Subject.

Other equivalent qualifications or experience

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You’ll study:

• Principles of Engineering Systems.
• Engineering Communication.
• Computer Aided Draughting.
• DC and AC Principles.
• Three Phase Systems.
• Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Engineering Measurement and System Monitoring.
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
• Materials Selection.
• Safety Engineering and the Environment.
• Information Technology.
• Communications.
• Mathematics.

After the course

Careers

This is an entry level course preparing students for progression into further study.

Continuing Study

HND Engineering Systems

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods

Additional Information

Materials