Engineering

Course description

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:

Teaching will take the form of practical, hands–on activities in a workshop environment, combined with classroom-based theory lessons. Classes will take place in a workshop at the College’s Fraserburgh or Aberdeen Altens Campus, or in a school setting.

This course is made up of the following four units:

1. Mechanical & Fabrication
2. Electrical & Electronic
3. Maintenance
4. Design and Manufacture

You will be introduced to workshop safety, the tools and equipment used in the industry and will then progress to the development of basic essential skills required in the industry. The course will also equip you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision on progression pathways, whilst giving you the opportunity to develop the important employability skills.

You will experience a variety of teaching methods and practical activities, and will be taught in workshops and classrooms at College or in a local school, depending on your location. Throughout the course you will be offered an opportunity to review and identify how your skills are developing. You will be expected to demonstrate:

To achieve the full qualification, you must attend regularly and successfully complete all units. Assessment will be based on a range of practical activities in the workshop, and Assessors will watch you undertake various tasks. Please note that you will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of health and safety throughout. The course will show on your final SQA Certificate as a National 5 qualification.

You will be required to provide and wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety boots, boiler suit and safety glasses.

For all construction and engineering courses it is necessary to wear PPE. You are not allowed into the workshops without PPE and will be returned to school and marked absent if you arrive without it.

Learning outcome

Progression:

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.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could consider Foundation or Modern Apprenticeship opportunities or may be able to progress to a full-time engineering course at North East Scotland College:

Those with the qualifications to do so may choose to apply for further study at university level.

Those who successfully complete this course may wish to consider entry-level employment opportunities within the wide-ranging engineering and energy sectors.