This course is for those wanting an engineering technician-level qualification or advanced entry into a university degree programme. It covers all aspects of mechanical engineering as well as quality management and business awareness.The course includes: Plant systems Heat transfer Advanced strength of materials Fluid systems Material science Mechanical principles Statics, mathematics and dynamics Why choose this course As well as traditional types of experiments and test equipment, you will use some of the latest mechanical engineering design software around on this up-to-date and progressive course. Industrial visits, university visits and contact with people working in the field...

Here at Kelvin, we are the largest College provider of Civil Engineering courses in Scotland and we offer courses at NC, HNC and HND levels on a full-time, part-time and day-release basis. We also offer all the Civil Vocational programmes including Foundation, Modern and Higher Apprenticeships.

This Civil Engineering NQ is intended to provide you with a broad and robust understanding of technical subjects you will need for early involvement in the construction and civil engineering sectors.

It will enable you to gain skills relevant to the sectors and support employment opportunities at...

Scotland has a world-renowned reputation for engineering, and is at the cutting-edge of engineering developments. Engineers have an impact on every aspect of modern living and enjoy exciting career opportunities. If you’ve got a logical and inquisitive mind, enjoy problem solving and are curious to know how things work, you’ve got it in you to make a great engineer! Right now, qualified engineers are in extremely high demand, with thousands of new engineers needed every year in Scotland alone. We have STEM Assured Status which means we have been recognised for the quality of our Science, Technology, Engineering and...

This course is designed for the study of electrical and electronic engineering and enables progression to higher levels of study to University or to second year of HND electrical Engineering.

This course will be delivered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Power Systems Electrical Machine Principles Power Electronics Mathematics Programmable Logical Controllers Application of Instruments DC and AC principles Three Phase System Electrical Safety

This HNC course leads to a qualification recognised by employers and professional bodies within the building services engineering sector.

The course prepares the learner for a range of technical, professional and management careers in Building Services Engineering.

The learner will become knowledgeable with methods relating to the design, installation, maintenance and management of HVAC systems within buildings and understand the roles and responsibilities such a profession places on the consumption and management of both existing and future energy sources.

What you will learn Course topics include:Design Principles and ApplicationHeating, Ventilating and...

Mechanical Engineers are a group of professional, creative and problem-solving individuals, that can work independently or as part of a team. After acquiring the HND qualification, you’ll be able to gain a firm foothold as a Trainee Engineer and progress your career within a vast range of industries, such as oil and gas, renewables, power generation, aerospace, product design and advanced manufacture. Alternatively, you could also further your academic studies and gain entry to either 2nd or 3rd of a University Degree course. Either way, an HND in Mechanical Engineering will set you on the path to career success and...

This course provides a wide range of core and engineering skills in electrical and electronics engineering, enabling students to progress to advanced level study.

Students successfully completing this programme may have the opportunity to progress to a BEng or MEng at various universities.

Forth Valley College has articulation agreements with a number of universities. If this is of interest, more information can be provided at interview.

Transformers Power Systems Electrical Motor Drive Electrical Machine Principles Power Electronics Transmission Lines and Complex Waves Digital Electronics Mathematics Electrical Installation Skills...

The course is designed for people interested in an electrical engineering career and contains a range of SQA Higher National Units that will develop understanding in: Electricity Power Systems, Electrical Machine Principles, Power Electronics, Electrical Safety, DC and AC Principles, Application of Electrical and Electronic Instruments, Application of Programmable Logic Controllers and Three Phase Systems. Core Skills include Mathematics: Technician 1, Communications, Digital Electronics and Combinational Logic.

This advanced course provides students with a wide range of knowledge and skills required for fabrication, welding and inspection relevant to the mechanical, manufacture, process, oil and gas and alternative energy industries.

The objective of the programme is to provide a broad understanding of fabrication, welding and Inspection technologies.

In addition, it develops organisational skills, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Welding Procedures: Specification Qualification and Testing Fabrication Forming Processes Welding Principles and Applications 1 Fabrication and Welding Materials Quality Management: An Introduction Communication: Practical Skills Engineering Drawing Computer...

The course is designed to allow you to enter the maritime industry, move on to do maritime cadetships or modern apprenticeships. Your studies will be mainly via night classes and online study. The content of this course will aid you in entering several different subsectors within the maritime industry, progressing your career and opening promotion possibilities. National 5 Math National 5 Physics NPA in Maritime Studies