Engineering Skills

Engineering Skills at SCQF Level 5

Course Outline

This qualification covers the fundamental skills and knowledge common to all engineering and manufacturing practices including Design, Mechanical, Maintenance, Electrical, Electronics, Fabrication and Manufacture.

The qualification is comprised of 4 mandatory units and they are designed to substantially improve the practical skills of the student, by manufacturing a number of different items from a series of engineering drawings to within a given tolerance.

Entry Level

No formal entry requirements but the student must :

• have a keen interest in engineering

• have an ability to work in numeracy and literacy at SCQF level 5

• be a good communicator

• be a team player

• be prepared to commit to the course

• Due to high demand there is only 12 places on this course, a strong personal statement will be required

Course Content

Mandatory units:

• Engineering Skills: Mechanical and Fabrication - Unit F39B 11 

• Engineering Skills: Electrical and Electronic - Unit F39C 11 

• Engineering Skills: Maintenance - Unit F39D 11 

• Engineering Skills: Design and Manufacture - Unit F39E 11 

Progression

• Full-time Apprentice College Course

Location - Clydebank Campus

What others have said

"Attending the Engineering course at College has been excellent and it has been worthwhile choosing this course"

Chris Donnely S5 Dumbarton Academy