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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.
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
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.
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
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
This is an entry level course preparing students for progression into further study.
Continuing Study
HND Engineering Systems
How the course is taught
You'll attend college for 3 days per week.
Materials
Calculator, pens, pencils and basic drawing instruments.