Advanced Industrial Automation Engineering (Year 2 Direct Entry) HND
(SCQF level 8)
Engineering, Nautical and STEM
Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
25th Aug 2025, 2 years
Location
Riverside Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome
Overview
On this HND Mechatronics Advanced Industrial Automation Engineering course, you'll expand the principles covered in your robotic, electrical, mechanical and electronic units gained in the HNC Mechatronics. You will develop this understanding further and show how these individual engineering areas are interfaced together with computing software to form interactive and complex production systems.
During the course, you'll be taught by staff with significant industry experience to develop your skills in a range of theory and practical disciplines. Many of the course units are project-based with report writing included in just over half of the second year subject units including a Graded Unit 2 technical project.
The course is designed to enable you to gain employment in the Industrial Automation Sector which deals with the software and hardware environments within production and manufacture control and design or articulate on to third year of a degree program.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- HNC Mechatronics.
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 or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
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
Some of the units you will study are:
- Robotic Systems.
- Engineering Design Process Mechatronics.
- High Level Language I/O.
- Electrical Engineering Principles 2.
- Electronic Testing Skills.
After the course
Careers
The qualification in Advanced Industrial Automation Engineering is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for progression to further academic and/or professional qualifications.
Continuing Study
The HND Mechatronics Advanced Industrial Automation Engineering at City of Glasgow College will allow articulation to part-time or full-time degree courses in Scotland or elsewhere in the UK.
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course will be taught in two 18-week blocks with class sessions of two hours duration. You will need to do your own studying outwith timetabled class contact and arrange lab entry for additional practical activities outwith timetabled class contact.
Assessment methods
Each unit will have a minimum of one learning outcome end of unit assessment which may also include a practical and report element. Some units have more than one learning outcome assessment which will be delivered within the timeframe of the unit.
HND Mechatronics Advanced Industrial Automation Engineering candidates will also undertake a 2 Credit HND Graded Unit at SCQF level 8. This will have practical, technical and presentation elements.
Additional Information
Materials
You will be asked to supply your own copy of the recommended course books. You will have to supply your own writing and drawing materials along with a scientific calculator.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
25th Aug 2025, 2 years
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Location:
Riverside Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome