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HNC: Engineering

This distance learning course is for anyone who wishes to start a career in engineering or who may already be employed currently in the industry and would like to attain an internationally recognised engineering qualification. You will carry out mathematical solutions and apply engineering theory to a multitude of mechanical and electrical engineering problems and understand the parameters in which engineering systems operate.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Distance learning

Location:

  • Rosyth

Start Date:

Jan 2025

Duration:

  • This is an 18-month online distance learning course Limited attendance may be required throughout the duration of the course for the graded exam and laboratory experiments.

Who is this course for?

This distance learning course is for anyone who wishes to start a career in engineering or who may already be employed currently in the industry and would like to attain an internationally recognised engineering qualification.

What will I study?

  • Communication: practical skills
  • Engineering mathematics 1
  • Principles of engineering systems
  • Engineering communication
  • Engineering measurement and systems monitoring
  • Engineering systems: Graded Unit 1
  • Materials selection
  • Quality management: an introduction
  • Personal development planning
  • Engineering project
  • Safety engineering and the environment

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HND SCQF Level 8 Engineering courses

What career opportunities are there?

  • Modern Apprenticeships (MAs)
  • Technician level engineering posts
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Renewable engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Engineering designer

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