Engineering
Access to Engineering
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2024
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Course overview
Access to Engineering is an entry-level course designed to give you the first step toward further study and a career in engineering.
This is an excellent option for preparing for a Modern Apprenticeship as it combines a range of practical skills with theory. If a more academic route, it will give you the necessary grounding you would prefer to pursue a career.
This is a college-devised SCQF level 5 equivalent.
What you will learn
- Mechanical and Electrical Principles
- Electrical Test and Measurement
- Design and Manufacture
- Graphic Communications including Computer Aided Draughting
- Practical Workshop skills
- Maths and Communications
How the course is assessed
- Portfolio based with some individual unit assessments.
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week.
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
You will be invited for an informal chat and asked to complete some maths based questions to gauge your starting point.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- NC Engineering Systems
- NC Higher Electrical Engineering
Career options
- Modern Apprenticeship
- Technician roles within the Engineering Industry
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 26/08/24 |
