Mechanical Engineering (Part Time Day) HNC
(SCQF level 7)
Engineering, Nautical and STEM
Mode of Study
Part-time
Start Date
24th Aug 2026, 37 weeks
Location
Riverside Campus
Cost
ยฃ 0
Overview
This course is delivered on a day release option one day per week for two years.
This mode of attendance is for those who are already employed within the engineering sector and whose employers will support them by allowing attendance at college one day per week and paying the course fee.
You will undertake fifteen units from the SQA HNC curriculum.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above including Mathematics; OR
- NC Level 6 Engineering course including Technician Maths.
Additional selection requirements
We will make an offer based on your application form which must indicate that your employer will support you through this qualification.
What you study
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Engineering Maths 1 & 2.
- Dynamics.
- Statics and Strength of Materials.
- Thermofluids.
- CAD.
- Engineering Drawing.
- Quality Management.
- Communications.
- Materials.
- Engineering Principles.
- Personal Development Planning.
- IT Applications.
- Graded Unit 1.
Teaching
How the course is taught
College day release program.
Assessment methods
Practical assessments, written reports and exams are used to collect evidence of competency.
Additional Information
Materials
All materials are available through the college VLE.
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Mode of Study:
Part-time
Part-time
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Start Date:
24th Aug 2026, 37 weeks
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Day(s):
Monday
Time:9:00 - 17:00
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Location:
Riverside Campus
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Cost:
ยฃ 0