Sustainability & Renewables

Course description

Providing you with an introduction to some of the most recent engineering developments and innovations.

The future of power generation is in the renewable sector. This course will give you a broad introduction to engineering, with a focus on sustainability and renewables. It will equip you with a good understanding of the basic skills required to move into this area.

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, and will focus on how these disciplines can be used in the sustainability and renewables sector:

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:

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