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Engineering Systems

UHI North, West and Hebrides

Venues

Stornoway, Thurso

Content

This multidisciplinary course consists of a range of mechanical, electrical and systems units and is designed for maximum flexibility and develops the knowledge and skills gained from the HNC Engineering Systems.

Mandatory units are:
Business awareness and continuing professional development; Design for manufacture; Engineering systems analysis: system modelling and control; Engineering systems: graded unit 2; Engineering: practical skills; Mathematics for engineering 2; Principles of safe engineering systems; Project management: managing the implementation of a project.

Optional units may include:
Fundamentals of control systems and transducers; Quality management: an introduction; Sequential logic; Single phase AC circuits; Three phase systems; Heat transfer and fluid mechanics; Power electronics; Renewable energy store: hydrogen; Renewable energy systems: technology; Renewable energy systems: wind power; Renewable energy systems: wave and tidal energy; Mathematics for engineering 3.

Entry Requirements

HNC Engineering Systems.

Progression Routes

Relevant degree programme

Start Date

September

Qualification

HND

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Engineering, Construction and Technology

SCQF Level

8

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