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Engineering

West Lothian College

Content

The aim of the course is to give individuals an all-round understanding of how modern engineering systems work and, in doing so, considers the various sub-elements, such as the mechanical, electrical, electronic and control parts of the system, which, when working together, provides the performance we now expect from everything from a mobile phone to a car to a factory production line.

The course includes:
Engineering drawing including CAD and Inventor; Engineering Materials and their properties?; Engineering Maths?; Electrical?,?Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems; Pneumatics and hydraulics Systems; Programmable Logic Controllers.


Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 6.00pm-9.00pm OR day release

Entry Requirements

Higher Maths or Physics, or relevant NC. Or relevant industrial experience. Entry by interview.

Progression Routes

Employment as an Engineering Technician or study at HND/ Degree level

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Part time (day)
Part time (evening)

Course Length

2 years

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

7

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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