HNC Engineering Schools DR & Schools Y1 Thurs

HNC
West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

This course is the stepping stone to an exciting career in engineering. You will study a variety of engineering subjects that include mechanical, systems, and renewables. This will provide you with the practical and analytical skills required for progression in the engineering industry or university level courses.

The course covers:

  • Engineering drawing including CAD and Inventor
  • Engineering Materials and their properties
  • Dynamics
  • Thermofluids
  • Statics
  • Engineering Maths
  • Renewable Energy System Engineering
  • Electrical , Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems.
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics Systems
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Why choose this course

    You’ll learn how today's engineering systems work and contribute to modern life through a focus on practical applications. Engineers are often expected to know about all aspects of an engineering system (mechanical, electrical and so on) and this course offers the mix of skills that many employers and companies want.

    You also get the chance to study at college as an associate of Edinburgh Napier University and so guarantee your place at university in either second or third year on various degree courses. as well as the course allowing for progression to many other universities across the country.

    Learning outcome

    Education:

    HND;

    degree-level of study.

    You may be able to gain direct entry to year 3 of a degree course once you complete your HND.

    Past students have progressed onto further study at some of top universities in Scotland specializing in – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Enviornmental Engineering and Engineering with Management. (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)

    Employment: Graduate apprenticeship to qualify at technician level; foundation for engineering and technical jobs, including design, manufacture, servicing, maintaining and testing complex engineering systems.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • Working towards 2 Highers – one of which to include Math or a Science
  • National 5 Math – A or B Pass
  • National 5 English - Pass
  • Course options

    Course details

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

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