Mechanical Engineering

NC - North East Scotland College

Course overview

Develop your basic mechanical engineering knowledge with a detailed introduction to specific engineering subjects.

Course description

This course will develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding of engineering by delivering a detailed introduction to mechanical engineering subjects.

Completion of this course will allow you to progress to HNC/D level or into employment.

What you will experience

Dynamics
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Thermofluids
Engineering materials

What you will need

Boiler suit, safety boots, safety glasses; paper, pens, pencils, calculator. A list will be sent to you before the start of the course.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

Find out more about BYOD here

This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.

Find out more about bursaries here

Entry requirements

One National 5 pass in Maths at grade B or above (Applications of Maths is not accepted)

Completion of SCQF Level 5 NC Engineering – with Maths Craft 1 and 2.

Learning outcome

NC Mechanical Engineering (SCQF Level 6)

Progression

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.

Education at NESCol:

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:

University

You would need to undertake further study at HNC/D level to progress to a range of university degrees.