HNC Engineering Systems - Full-time

Course description

The Engineering Systems (Energy and Environmental Engineering) HNC is a full-time course taught over one year at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian Campus. 

The HNC in Engineering Systems is designed to make sure you meet the varied needs of the industry. This HNC will provide you with practical skills in advanced theories of engineering systems using the latest simulation and design software.  You will study a variety of technical subjects including Principles of Engineering Systems, Dynamics and Materials Selection.

The subjects will be taught at a high level and will allow you to develop transferable skills which are essential for your future engineering career. 

If you have any questions regarding this course please contact: james.kean@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

What you will learn

The Engineering Systems HNC is a full-time course that is studied for over one year. There is one start date each year in August.

The subjects that you will study are as follows:

• Principles of Engineering Systems
• Engineering Measurement and System Monitoring
• Engineering Communication
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Drawing
• Engineering Principles
• Dynamics
• Materials Selection
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• Communication: Practical Skills
• Engineering Systems: Graded Unit 1

Learning outcome

• Progression into the second year of the HND in Engineering Systems (Energy and Environmental Engineering) course at Edinburgh College is possible.
• Articulation to year one of a university degree in mechanical, electrical, renewable or structural engineering may also be possible

This course will open career prospects at the technician level in: 

•  Mechanical engineering
•  Renewable energy engineering
•  Engineering systems
•  Marine engineering
•  Manufacturing engineering 

 You may also be able to apply for the Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme