Mechanical Maintenance

NC
North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

A detailed introduction to mechanical maintenance.

The primary focus of this course is to provide candidates with a range of practical engineering skills and theoretical knowledge relevant to the National Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering. As such, this award is suitable for those those who wish to become a skilled crafts persons/trades person.

The course is both workshop and classroom based, and is at Intermediate 2 level – equivalent to SCQF Level 5.

What you will experience

You will cover a range of key topics, including:

  • Communications Core Skills Unit
  • Mathematics: Craft 1
  • Engineering: Using Information Technology
  • Engineering Dimensional Control
  • Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Material Removal Principles
  • Engineering Manufacturing Processes
  • Graphical Engineering Communication
  • Maintenance Safety
  • Plant Installation
  • 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.

    Education at NESCol:

    This course can be utilised within a Modern Apprentice training plan and may give successful candidates the opportunity to gain employment in the manufacture/maintenance sector.

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

  • Mechanical Engineering - NC (SCQF Level 6)
  • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    You should have SVQ level 2 or Standard Grade General (level 3), Intermediate 1 or National 4 qualifications in Maths, English and Craft & Design/Skills for Work Engineering.

    Please note that prospective students may need to provide evidence of having the required entry-level/mathematical skill base.

    Course options

    Course details

    Part time

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    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.