Engineering
Overview
What will I learn?
On successful completion of this course you will achieve a National Certificate in Engineering Practice.
Units which you could study include:
- Health and Safety Engineering
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Workshop Skills
- Mathematics Craft 1
- Engineering Assembly Skills
- Material Removal Practice Turning
What qualifications do I need?
It is preferred that candidates have three National 4/5 qualifications including maths or have successfully completed an SVQ PEO Level 1 in engineering.
We will also consider your application if you have relevant industry experience.
We will also consider your application if you are a mature candidate returning to education. Note; Those with similar qualifications in other curriculum areas may be considered on an individual basis.
For a place on the course, you will need to attend an interview.
What can I do after?
On completion of this course you could progress onto an NC in Engineering Systems, SVQ2 Performing Engineering Operations or an HNC in Engineering Practice
SCQF 5
Programme Information
Start: August
End: June
Duration: 36 weeks
Time: 9am-4pm
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