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Mechanical Engineering

City of Glasgow College

Venues

Riverside Campus

Content

This course allows students to develop technical engineering skills in regards to mechanical engineering. You must have a sound knowledge of Maths.

The course is structured to include a significant practical ‘hands-on’ element as well associated theory units. You'll have the use of the colleges extensive engineering equipment which includes a fully functional mechanical workshop and specialist labs. You'll be taught by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience within the engineering industry.

Subjects include: Technician Level Maths; Dynamics; Statics; Thermofluids; Computer Aided Design Draughting; Pneumatics and Hydraulics; Strength of Materials; Communications; Engineering Information Technology.

Entry Requirements

Maths and a science or technological subject at National 5. Interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC or apprenticeship

Start Date

August

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy