During the course, you will have the opportunity to try lots of different aspects of engineering and technology so you can find the area that is right for you. You will gain recognised SQA engineering and technology qualifications at SCQF Level 4 as well as wide range of practical experience including real-life situations you could encounter in an industry role. You will get an opportunity to try out a wide-range of different aspects of engineering and these are just some of the areas that will be covered:
Health and Safety Engineering Skills: Mechanical Engineering Skills: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Skills: Fabrication Engineering Skills: Assembly Automotive Skills:...

On this course you will gain a recognised SQA National Certificate in Electrical Engineering as SCQF Level 5 as well as a large amount of practical experience in both electrical wiring installation and electronics. Soldering and circuit assembly techniques Introduction to electrical wiring Fundamental Electrical Systems Fundamental Electronic theory Electrical principles theory Safe Working Practices Electrical Testing and Measurement Industrial wiring techniques Transformation & Rectification theory Mathematics Craft 1 & 2 ICT Communication 

The aim of this evening course is to gain welding experience and lead to a single SQA unit of qualification in tungsten inert gas (TIG) or metal inert gas/metal active gas (MIG/MAG) welding skills.
Improve individual practical skill level using TIG or MIG/MAG welding and develop safe working practices
Comply with SQA single unit requirements in carbon steel and stainless steel plate
Identification of relevant materials and consumables in accordance with unit specification
Enhance employability within engineering, fabrication and welding sectors
Achieve SQA welding unit of qualification

On completion of this...

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills that enable you to pursue a career in the football industry. The course is practical in nature and allows you to develop your playing performance in an elite setting whilst also developing skills in a range of additional roles including coaching, scouting, sport science, and stadium management.
Basic sports coaching techniques
Deliver a coaching programme: football
Free & Fixed weights
Sporting activity: association football
Sporting activity participation and performance
Sports officiating and organising – formal: association football
Nutrition and health
Sports: activity...

This course satisfies the requirements of SQA to achieve the practical element of the course. Your school will choose from the following practicals:

Determination of protein concentration using the Bradford Assay
Protein electrophoresis using SDS-Page
Total cell count of yeast cells in culture using serial dilution and the haemocytometer
Effect of relative humidity on the development of botrytis in soft fruit

This course is intended for those who want to develop knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to careers within the Built Environment industry and who may be currently working in, or desire to work in, the industry. This is a mainly theory-based course which includes important knowledge and skills for successful employment. These are studied in the context of both practical and theoretical classes, including the following: 
Building services Construction technology Computer aided design (CAD) Construction measurement and costing Drawing for construction Maths Construction materials Site surveying Health and safety Sustainable design for architecture 
Site Visits and Guest Speakers will be used to enhance the learning.

This course is part of an introduction to electrical installation and is delivered over one academic year. It gives you the opportunity to partake in a work placement activity of approximately 3 X 3 week periods with an electrical installation company to compliment your academic studies from delivery within the college environment. The following subject areas will be covered: Maths: Craft 1 and 2 Using information technology Fundamental electrical systems Engineering project Inspection and testing of electrical installation Installation of conduit systems Earthing systems Electrical principles Electrical testing and measurement Installation of PVC sheathed wiring systems
Installation of trunking systems Safe working practices Communication Information communications technology 

This is course is sponsored by Shell, one of the largest companies in the world, and offers young women a unique insight into the oil and gas industry. The course comprises the following mandatory units:J12W 75 Energy: An Introduction 6 SCQF credit pointsJ12Y 75 Energy: Domestic Wind Turbine Systems 6 SCQF credit pointsJ130 75 Energy: Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems 6 SCQF credit pointsJ12X 75 Energy: Employability and Careers 3 SCQF credit pointsJ133 75 Energy: Oil/Gas Extraction 3 SCQF credit points
To achieve the course award, the learner must successfully achieve all the mandatory units and one of the...

On this course you will gain a recognised SQA National Certificate Fabrication & Welding at SCQF Level 5 as well as a large amount of practical training to develop your understanding and skills in the processes and techniques used in fabrication and welding. This National Certificate is also a mandatory element of the Modern Apprenticeship in Fabrication & Welding. Your course will include important knowledge and skills to enhance your employment and career progression options some of the units you may study are: Maths: Craft 1 Communications Health and safety: engineering Fabrication processesWelding processes Computer Aided Draughting CAD Pattern Development Thermal Cutting Skills Fabrication skills Metal inert gas (MIG)...

This course leads to a highly valued National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering at SCQF Level 6 as well as serving as the theory component of a manufacturing Modern Apprenticeship. It covers a variety of core subjects in the principles of manufacturing technology including advanced manufacturing and will lead to an SQA qualification that is recognised and sought after by employers. This course offers a variety of chances to experience manufacturing engineering some examples of units you may study are:Mathematics: Tech 1 and 2 Communication Information technology Computer-aided design (CAD) Manufacturing processes (Inc Advanced Manufacturing) Engineering materials Graphical communications Dimensional control Engineering project Workshop skills Assembly skills Mechanical engineering principals