This HND is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics with the aviation operations industry.

Successful completion of the course will allow you direct access to year three of our BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering.

This HNC is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics within the aviation operations industry. You will study subjects including aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion systems and aircraft structures and materials.

Aerospace is a high profile industry which focuses on the design and manufacture of a wide range of aircraft, systems and equipment. It also involves the maintenance and repair of aircraft products. Aerospace offers superb career opportunities for those who are technical, practical and genuinely fascinated by flight. It is a key sector within the Ayrshire economy and we work very closely with local employers, ensuring our courses offer the skills and training they look for in employees. If you’d like to work in aircraft engineering, this course could start you off on a great career. This course will give...

NQ Engineering Systems Level 6 is for those who want to progress to studying either Engineering or Aircraft Engineering. This course will give you the academic skills and experience to progress to Higher Education. You will learn the principles of engineering in mechanical and electrical disciplines. You will gain some experience and knowledge of the oil and gas sector and on-shore and off-shore renewable energies.You will study subjects including: Mechanical Engineering Principles Computer Aided Design Engineering Systems Maths Engineering Materials Electrical Principles Electrical Test and Measurement Thermofluids

Providing you with an in-depth introduction to some of the primary engineering disciplines.Engineering is a well-established industry with a number of qualifications available ranging from National Qualifications and SVQs to university degrees. This course is a nationally recognised qualification that will give you a broad introduction to engineering, helping you decide which discipline you may be interested in progressing to on leaving school. You will develop essential practical skills in the workshop, as well as skills identified as important by employers – excellent preparation for progressing towards further study or employment. During the course you will: Develop technical knowledge, skills...

The HNC Engineering Systems will give you the required technical training to be a technician in design, research, development and service support activities in engineering, manufacturing and consultancy.

You may also be able to use the HNC as a spring-board into the second year of our engineering degrees, including: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering; BEng (Hons) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering; or BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering.

Explore a range of engineering subjects to increase your skills and understanding.This course is ideal for those who would like to develop their engineering knowledge to HNC level and is best suited to those who have already studied engineering skills at a lower level but who would like to progress to supervisory positions in a workshop environment. What you will experience Engineering measurement Hydraulics Pneumatics Engineering supervision Value engineering Quality management Staffing & budgeting Engineering supervision Computer Integrated Manufacture (CIM) What you will needBoiler suit, safety boots, safety glasses; paper, pens, pencils, calculator. A list will be sent to you...

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This course is intended for those wishing to pursue a career in engineering at more advanced technician or engineer level. The course offers students the chance to study a wide range of engineering subjects from various disciplines.The course includes: Engineering measurement and systems monitoring Mathematics for engineering 3 Safety engineering and the environment Engineering systems: graded unit 2 Principles of safe engineering systems Design for manufacture Engineering systems analysis: system modelling and...

Our NQ Engineering Skills is ideal for students starting out in engineering as it provides practical hands-on training in workshop skills including sheet metal work, fitting and various welding techniques.  The course is also suitable as a refresher course for updating your engineering skills.You will learn a number of practical skills including: Bench fitting Sheet metal work Manual Metal Arc welding MIG Welding TIG WeldingAnd you will learn how to work effectively and safely.  In addition to the practical skills, you will develop you will also enhance your employability through the enhancement of your communication, numeracy and information technology abilities.

Civil Engineers are responsible for the design and implementation of a wide range of infrastructure, energy and construction projects. The focus in these varies, from consultation, design and advisory, to site-based work. The HNC Civil Engineering provides the relevant qualification for a Civil Engineering Technician.

You will benefit from strong industry links and professional practice, giving you the skills required to improve your employment opportunities in this key industry sector. The programme has the support of local employers such as Pat Munro, Mott MacDonald and The Highland Council. It is currently delivered for students employed in the...