Course Details
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HNC Mechanical Engineering

SCQF Level 7

With this course, you will gain a good grounding in Engineering principles, working towards a Higher National qualification that will allow you to progress onto a variety of further studies.

What You Study

  • Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Quality Management
  • Personal Development Planning
  • Engineering Principles
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Computer Aided Draughting
  • Materials Selection
  • Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Dynamics
  • Thermo Fluids
  • Statics and Strength of Materials
  • Engineering Measurement
  • Economics of Manufacture
  • Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 1

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time or Two Years Part-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 2 Highers and 2 Standard Grades in Maths, a Science subject and Technological Studies
  • Applicants with Standard Grades at Grade 1 or 2 may be considered following an interview
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis following interview

Further Study

HND Mechanical Engineering

Career Opportunities

  • Modern Apprenticeships
  • Technician
  • Mechanical Engineer

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 2nd Year 07 Sep 2011 13 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 1st Year 08 Sep 2011 14 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Flexible 05 Sep 2012 12 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 2nd Year 05 Sep 2012 12 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course closed
Part Time Day 1st Year 06 Sep 2012 13 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course closed

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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