This advanced level course will allow you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core engineering principals and technologies.
You will acquire a wide range of transferrable skills, highly sought after by employers, ensuring you are well-equipped for progression to further study or direct entry to employment.
This is a classroom-based academic programme at SCQF Level 7. It is broadly equivalent to three Advanced Highers, or year one of an HND or University programme.
The course addresses how to solve mechanical engineering problems with mathematical solutions, which are applied to mechanical engineering principles.
You will cover a wide range of important topics, subjects include:
Everything you need to know about applying for this course.
Candidates should have:
HNC Mechanical Engineering (SCQF Level 7).
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
You could progress into year 2 of an HND in Mechanical Engineering (with added credits required).
Successful completion of this course could lead to a related degree programme.
“I’m driven by feeling like I’m contributing to something important, and renewable energy is a growing and exciting sector to be involved in.”
“It’s a great industry to work in – there’s loads of pathways and opportunities. Engineering is about problem solving and teamwork and seeing how things work.”
“My time at NESCol, and the success I achieved, wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and support of the teaching staff. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to fulfil my aspirations of further education, combined with the unique experience and the incredible peers I met along the way.”
“I am more of a hands on sort of guy so the apprenticeship route worked for me.”
“The best thing for your career is to have the qualifications to reflect the knowledge you have.”
“From juggling working full time, being at College and still having quality time with my daughter, it was challenging at times. Despite how hectic it was it made the experience even more worthwhile for me and the whole process was highly rewarding. “
“My family were really supportive as it was quite challenging going back to College after a 12 year gap and I was also working shifts. It required a lot of dedication and commitment, but I got there!”
“Teaching was always something I was interested in but it was important to me to get industry experience first. I was delighted when the lecturing opportunity came up at NESCol and I am now really enjoying my time back at College but on the other side of the fence!”
“College has improved my confidence –the lecturers guide you allowing you to work independently so that you feel a sense of achievement when something works! The atmosphere is very positive, no matter what country you come from and what language you speak.”
“My experience in the power generation and LNG industries show how transferrable a qualification an HNC in Engineering can be.”
This course is only available to pupils in S6 across Aberdeen, giving pupils the opportunity to experience life as a College student whilst staying on at school.
Please note, applications for schools courses must be submitted by a member of school staff.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
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