Course Details

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

SCQF Level 8

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

What You Study

  • Business Awareness and Continuing Professional Development
  • Statics and Strength of Material
  • Engineering: Practical Skills
  • Project Management: Managing the Implementation of a Project
  • Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage Systems
  • Mathematics for Engineering 2
  • Principles of Safe Engineering Systems
  • Design for Manufacture
  • Renewable Energy Systems: Technology
  • Engineering Systems Analysis: System Modelling and Control
  • Graded Unit Examination

Duration and Attendance

  • One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

HNC in a multi-disciplinary engineering area such as HNC Mechatronics, HNC Engineering Systems and other HNCs with relevant bridging units.

Further Study

BSc (Hons) Renewable Energy Technology

Career Opportunities

  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Systems 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
Full Time 2nd Year 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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