HNC in Mechanical Engineering - Full-time

Course description

The Mechanical Engineering HNC is a full-time course taught for over one year at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian Campus. 

The HNC in Mechanical Engineering is designed to make sure you meet the varied needs of the industry. It will provide you with practical skills in the advanced theories of mechanical engineering systems using the latest simulation and design software.  You will study a variety of technical subjects including Statics and Strength of Materials, Materials Selection, Thermofluids and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

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 then please contact the following member of our teaching staff: Charly.meriaux@edinburghcollege.ac.uk  

What you will learn

• Statics and Strength of Materials
• Materials Selection
• Dynamics
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Thermofluids
• Engineering Principles
• Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 1
• Quality Management: An Introduction
• Communication: Practical Skills
• Engineering Measurement
• Computer-Aided Draughting for Engineers

Learning outcome

• Progression into the second year of the HND in Mechanical Engineering course at Edinburgh College is possible.
• Articulation to year one of a university degree in mechanical, electrical, renewable or structural engineering.

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