This course provides a blend of learning which can lead to opportunities within large/small companies across a wide range of sectors, including electrical services, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Soldering and circuit assembly techniques Introduction to electrical wiring Electronic theory Electrical Fundamentals  Electrical principles theory Electrical Test & Measurement Mathematics Tech 1 & 2 Electronic Network Analysis Electrical Plant Maintenance Three Phase Induction Motors Programmable Logic Controller Engineering Project The Core Skills of ICT, numeracy and communication will be developed and certificated on this course 

Computing science is vital to everyday life: socially, technologically, and economically; it shapes the world in which we live, as well as its future. This course has four areas of study:

Software design and development
Computer systems
Database design and development
Web design and development

Computer animation is experiencing an explosion in its use within areas such as the web and mobile apps, multimedia platforms, games, phones, SFX, TV and film.

This course will develop your 3D computer modelling and animation skills through the extensive use of industry-leading software including Autodesk 3D Studio Max & Maya, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop & After Effects, and Animate.
Advanced 3D modelling techniques
Character modelling
Environment modelling
Rigging and kinematics for animation
Fundamentals of morph and key frame animation
Mapping and texturing techniques
Digital and traditional drawing skills and...

Graphic Designers and Visual Communicators work creatively to promote a message or to enhance the user and/or consumer experience. Whether it is graphic design for online or printed campaigns, infographics, digital advertising or more traditional mediums such as magazines, books, posters, web-pages, packaging etc.

Creativity, design, attention to detail, imagination and curiosity are essential skills that you will develop to help get the meaning of the message across to the viewer/consumer.
Creative project
Creative industries
Typography
Graphic design
Mixed media
Creative process
Web design
Design production
Typography...

During the course, you will have the opportunity to try lots of different aspects of engineering and technology including electrical skills, 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...

This is a hand-on practical course delivered in the comprehensive automotive workshops at the Stenton Campus (Glenrothes), it covers practical area such as vehicle maintenance and repair, wheels & tyres, brakes, electrical, maintenance and safety checks, as well as an understanding of the vehicle trades such as fitting, electrical, service reception, valeting, paint operations roadside assistance, etc.
Workshop Health & Safety
Automotive Skills: The Garage
Automotive Skills: The Technician
Automotive Skills: The Car
Automotive Skills: The Vehicle Modification Project
Work based Skills Challenge

The course will introduce learners to 3D printing and scanning technologies enabling practical exploration of both and will provide learners with an understanding of CAD, Design and Manufacturing approaches for any industry. The course will cover the following topics:

CAD: 3D Printing & Scanning
Internet of Things
Industry 4.0 Technologies for Manufacture
Robotic Systems or Artificial Intelligence

This Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 2 based course leads to a Scottish Vocational qualification (SVQ). It focuses on the key skills required to commence employment in the manufacturing and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining industry.

The course has 8 core units surrounding many different workshop-based activities, where these practical assessments undertaken are recorded in the compilation of a student-based portfolio of evidence.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Preparing and using lathes for turning...

Our Data Science for Finance short courses are free and delivered online as part of the Edinburgh and South East City Deal Data Driven Innovation Skills Gateway Project. Supported by our friendly teaching staff, our courses can be completed at your own pace and flexible to fit around your current commitments.

Once completed, you will gain a National Progression Award
qualification which can be used to enter employment in the digital sector or progress to the next level of further study.
Next courses start in February 2023.

On this course you will study the Core Skills Numeracy Unit at SCQF Level 5 (F3GF 11).

Numeracy at SCQF Level 5 is about applying numerical skills in personal, workplace, social, and educational situations that involve graphical information, calculations, and solving problems. The focus of the Unit is on transferable numeracy skills, using number skills and understanding and using graphs, tables, charts, and diagrams. You will develop skills in all of the following areas:

analyse situations to identify relevant numerical data and relationships in order to solve numerical problems
decide which operations to...