Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 5 is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. The course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the electrical engineering industry. During the course, you will gain a broad understanding of electrical engineering including an introduction to Electrical Principles, Electrical Installation Fundamentals, Mathematics, IT and Electrical Hand Skills.  

The units you will study are designed to support you in advancing to further studies in this area. Successful completion of this course can also lead to our Electrical Engineering NC Higher which can lead to our Electrical Engineering HNC....

Electrical Engineering HNC is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. The course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the electrical engineering industry. You will learn many valuable skills needed to work in the electrical engineering field including knowledge of Electrical Theory and Three-Phase Systems.  

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the electrical engineering industry. You will also have access to Edinburgh College workshops where you will use up-to-date technology and equipment. The course is based in both the workshop and classroom ensuring that you get a...

If you`re looking to build a career as an engineer in the electrical engineering field, this course is the ideal choice. You will have already achieved an HNC in Electrical Engineering. This course is designed to make sure you meet the varied needs of industry and commerce and allows you to build on the skills previously learnt.  You will cover subjects that lead to an HND in Electrical Engineering. This will provide you with a solid foundation and practical skills in advanced electrical concepts and theories. You’ll also use the latest software and study various technical subjects.

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Electrical Engineering NC Higher is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. The course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the electrical engineering industry. During the course, you will gain a broad understanding of electrical engineering including knowledge of Electrical Principles, Electrical Installation Fundamentals, Mathematics, IT and Electrical Hand Skills.  

The units you will study are designed to support you in advancing to further studies in this area. Successful completion of this course can also lead to our Electrical Engineering HNC which can lead to our Electrical Engineering HND. This course...

Electrical Engineering NC Level 5 is run in collaboration with ScottishPower and is designed to introduce you to electrical engineering and prepare you for an apprenticeship. 

As part of the course, you will attend sessions with ScottishPower at their training centre and may be offered a place on their apprentice programme. This training will involve learning about overhead lines and jointing and cabling practical skills. These opportunities will be supported by your College lecturers. Practical work experience with ScottishPower will help you to gain knowledge of the engineering industry and will heighten your employability skills. 
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This course will give you the opportunity to learn and develop engineering machining skills including using metalworking lathes, milling machines and grinders.

What you will learn

Health and Safety and general machining skills using a variety of machine tools and materials. You will need to bring overalls, safety footwear and safety glasses.

Engineering Skills is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of engineering manufacturing systems and processes. You will study a range of practical units which will develop your practical skills and build your knowledge of the engineering industry.  

You will learn basic engineering processes and maintenance by working on a range of engineering systems such as fitting using hand skills; fabrication; manufacturing; project design and much more.  

This course supports progression into other engineering studies which can lead to a university degree, training...

This course is for senior phase pupils who are still at school.

This course will provide the broad practical skills base needed in engineering manufacturing systems and processes. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for basic engineering processes and maintenance, working on a range of engineering systems including fitting using hand skills, fabrication engineering, manufacturing project design and electrical and electronic engineering.  The course supports progression into other engineering studies, training or employment. The course provides the basis that allows candidates to gain an insight into other engineering occupations such as mechanical, fabrication, automotive, electrical...

Engineering Systems NC Level 6 is an entry-level course that will enhance your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and systems. You will study units such as Electrical Principles and Mathematics which, upon completion, will allow you direct progression onto our HNC Engineering Systems course. This course is the first step toward your future career in the engineering industry. 

This is a full-time course based at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus and taught by teachers with industry experience using the latest industry technologies. You will be taught between Edinburgh College classrooms and workshops where you will gain essential...