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National Certificate: Manufacturing Engineering

This is an advanced level course which will equip you with the wide variety of skills and knowledge that you will need if you are looking ahead to employment in the manufacturing industry, including advanced manufacturing and automation.

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Level:

SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Part-time (day release)
  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • Full-time: in this one year course you will complete the National Certificate through attendance with the MA group above on a Thursday and Friday, plus an additional slot on manual milling and manual turning delivered earlier in the week. Therefore, the programme will cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of manufacturing at SCQF level 6 in preparation for employment within the industry.
  • Modern Apprenticeship: one year part-time (two days per week, Thursday and Friday. Where this provision is part of an MA, you must be employed within the industry).

What will I study?

This course offers a variety of chances to experience manufacturing engineering some examples of units you may study are:
  • Mathematics: Tech 1 and 2
  • Communication
  • Information technology
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Manufacturing processes (Inc Advanced Manufacturing)
  • Engineering materials
  • Graphical communications
  • Dimensional control
  • Engineering project
  • Workshop skills
  • Assembly skills
  • Mechanical engineering principals

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Manufacturing Engineering SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Modern Apprenticeships or technician role in manufacturing engineering

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