Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

Riverside Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This course allows students to develop technical engineering skills in regard to mechanical engineering. You must have a sound knowledge of Maths.

The course is structured to include a significant practical ‘hands-on’ element as well as associated theory units. You'll have the use of the college's extensive engineering equipment which includes a fully functional mechanical workshop and specialist labs. You'll be taught by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience within the engineering industry.

After successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an NC Mechanical Engineering. 

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including Mathematics and a Science or Technical subject; OR
• 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 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

• Technician Level Maths.
• Dynamics.
• Statics.
• Thermofluids.
• Computer Aided Design Draughting.
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
• Strength of Materials.
• Communications.
• Engineering Information Technology.

After the course

Careers

Successful students will be eligible to apply for apprenticeships, or continue onto a Higher National Qualification.​

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods