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Overview
The course has been designed to introduce you to specific mechanical engineering subjects, to support and develop your theoretical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering knowledge.
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to a Higher National course in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, or into employment (please see the "After the Course" section, below, to find out more).
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5. For more information on the framework visit www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.
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.
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 will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you'll get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
What you study
On this course you will study:
- Communications.
- Engineering: Using Information Technology.
- Mathematics Craft 1.
- Graphical Engineering Communications.
- Maintenance Safety.
- Mechanical Engineering Principles.
- Plant Installation.
- Plant Maintenance Practice.
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) for Engineers.
- Engineering Dimensional Control.
- Engineering Materials.
- Engineering Project.
- Mathematics Craft 2.
- Power Drives.
- Engineering Prime Movers.
- Guidance.
After the course
You will have the opportunity to further your career in the Manufacturing, Mechanical and Maintenance service sectors.
Continuing Study
Consider studying to NC Mechanical Engineering or HNC level in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, with the potential to progress to University degree level.