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Engineering Systems (NextGen)

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HNC
North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

Designed for candidates that are looking to develop engineering skills across a range of disciplines.

The aim of the HNC in Engineering Systems is to equip learners with the technical knowledge and skills as well as the professional skills and personal behaviours (meta-skills) that employers expect from individuals entering and working in industries within the engineering, renewables and advanced manufacturing sector at HNC level. It allows opportunities for specialisation in Engineering Systems.

The HNC Engineering Systems is a dynamic and flexible qualification that develops skills, self-awareness, creativity and resilience. Meeting industry and societal needs, they empower and enable learners to thrive in a fast-changing and complex world.

Here are some key features of the new HN qualifications.

  • HNC (level 7) is a standalone qualification worth 120 SCQF credit points (equivalent to 15 SQA credits).
  • Larger and fewer units of learning to significantly reduce assessment load and encourage more integrated learning, teaching and assessment approaches.
  • Opportunity to develop meta-skills, which are defined as skills that help us adapt and excel in any context the future brings. This will be embedded in the qualification design adapted from: Skills 4.0: a skills model to drive Scotland’s future.
  • Significantly reduced assessment load for learners.
  • Digital technology used across delivery to enhance and support effective, flexible and learner-centred assessment, learning and teaching approaches.
    • What you will experience

    There are 6 subjects in the course:

  • Mathematical Tools for Engineering
  • Professional Practice in Engineering
  • Engineering Principles
  • Engineering Systems 1
  • Engineering Systems Principles
  • Engineering Systems Practical Skills
    • What you will need

    Boiler suit, safety boots, safety glasses, paper, pens, ruler and scientific calculator.

    Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

    This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

    Find out more about BYOD here

    If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

    Find out more about student loans here

    Learning outcome

    HNC Engineering Systems.

    This is a SQA NextGen course.

    NextGen is a new approach to Higher National qualifications introduced by the SQA and designed to be adaptable and flexible to respond to the needs of the employment market.

    Find out more about NextGen HN courses

    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.

    Education at NESCol:

    On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:

  • Electrical Engineering - HND (SCQF Level 8)
  • Mechanical Engineering - HND (SCQF Level 8)

    • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    Successful completion of one of the following:

    • Higher Maths at Grade A or B (not Application of Mathematics)
    • NESCol Bridger Course
    • NC Level 6 in Engineering with Technician Mathematics 2

    National 5 Applications of Maths is not accepted for this course.

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    Check with the course provider for dates.

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

    Who to contact

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    View course on provider website