Venues

Anniesland Campus

Content

The course is designed to allow you to develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of manufacturing. You will undertake SQA NC Units which will lead to the NC Manufacturing Engineering Award at SCQF Level 6 (G97L 46).

The units include:

Core Units:
Communication core skill unit; Mathematics: Technician 1; Engineering: Applying information technology.

Mandatory Units:
CNC machining; Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) for Engineers; Engineering dimensional control; Engineering materials; Engineering material removal principles.

Optional Units:
Engineering workshop skills; Graphical engineering communications; Material removal practice: Milling; Material removal practice: Turning.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 5 including Maths and a science or technological subject.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC course.