HNC Mechanical Engineering

You will undertake Units in Mathematics, Quality Systems, Engineering Principles, Materials Selection, Statics and Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Thermofluids, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics. You will acquire a wide range of transferable skills, highly sought after by employers, ensuring you are well equipped for progression towards further study or direct entry into employment

Growth Sector: Construction

Growth Sector: Energy

Deliverer

NESCol – Altens Campus

Course Outline

Aims of Qualification

This advanced-level course will allow you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core engineering principles and technologies. You will learn how to solve mechanical engineering problems with mathematical solutions, which are applied to mechanical engineering principles.

You will acquire a wide range of transferable skills, highly sought after by employers, ensuring you are well-equipped for progression towards further study or direct entry into employment.

Course Programme

The course is divided into a number of different units including:

Engineering Mathematics 1 (1 credit)
Quality Management: An Introduction (1 credit)
Engineering Principles (1 credit)
Materials selection (1 credit)
Statics and Strength of Materials (1 credit)
Dynamics (1 credit)
Thermofluids (1 credit)
Pneumatics and Hydraulics (1 credit)
Engineering Drawing (1 credit)
Computer Aided Draughting for Engineers (1 credit)

This qualification, at SCQF level 7, is broadly equivalent to 3 Advanced Highers. It is the same level as year one of an HND or year one of university studies. You will gain valuable experience in higher education while still in school, allowing you to prepare for your next step.