Engineering Systems HNC (Energy and Environmental Engineering)

HNC - Edinburgh College

Course overview

The Engineering Systems (Energy and Environmental Engineering) HNC is a full-time course taught over one year at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian Campus.

The course is designed to ensure you meet the industry's diverse needs. This HNC will equip you with practical skills in advanced mechanical and electrical engineering systems, including the use of simulation and design software. You will study several technical subjects, including Practical Workshop Skills, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Systems, Computer-aided Design and Materials Selection.

The subjects will be taught at a high level, allowing you to develop transferable skills essential for your future engineering career.

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact: james.kean@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

Course description

What you will learn

The subjects that you will study are as follows:

Entry requirements

Higher Mathematics at grade 'C' or above, and preferably Higher Physics or another science/technology related subject at grade 'C' or above.
NC level 6 in an engineering-related discipline or an equivalent qualification.
If you haven't studied Mathematics for some time, then you might benefit from taking a preparatory unit before joining the course.

Progression

Articulation to year one or year 2 of a university degree in mechanical, electrical, renewable or structural engineering may also be possible.
Please note: it is not possible to progress into Year 2 of the HND course from this HNC.

Career opportunities

This course will open career prospects at the technician level in: