Course Details

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HNC Renewable Energy Systems (leading to the award of HNC Engineering Systems)

SCQF Level 7

This course has been designed so that you will have opportunities to learn and understand about mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and principles and engineering systems in the Renewables industry. On completion you will be able to analyse a wide range of engineering systems from both an electrical and mechanical perspective and solve a diverse range of engineering problems.

What You Study

  • Communication: Practical Skills
  • Engineering Communication
  • Principles of Engineering Systems
  • Engineering Measurement and Systems Monitoring
  • Mathematics for Engineering 1
  • Renewable Energy Systems: Overview of Energy Use
  • Single Phase Systems
  • Mechatronic Systems
  • Dynamics
  • Graded Unit Examination

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time or Two Years Part-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 2 Highers and 2 Standard Grades at Grade 2 or above, including Maths, Physics and English
  • A relevant NC course

Further Study

HND Renewable Energy Systems

Career Opportunities

  • Renewables Engineer
  • Project Engineer

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

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course closed
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online waiting list only

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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