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HNC : Mechanical Engineering
SCQF Level 7
Part-time
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This course is ideal if you are interested in progressing to university or developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of Mechanical Engineering to make you work-ready for a career in this industry . You will also have the opportunity to study advanced units in mathematics .
Entry Requirements
One of the following :
Two Highers at Grade C or above , one of which must be Maths with the other coming from Physics or Engineering Science ( Grade D will be considered for exceptional candidates )
Foundation Apprenticeship : Engineering SCQF Level 6
HND : Mechanical Engineering
Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 8
Full-time
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This course is ideal if you are interested in progressing to university or developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of Mechanical Engineering to make you work-ready for a career in this industry .
During the HND Mechanical Engineering course , you will also have the opportunity to study additional advanced units in mathematics , and at the end of the HND course , providing you meet the articulation requirements , you could progress to year 3 and 4 of a specific BEng ( Hons ) degree course at some of our partner universities .
Entry Requirements
School College Partnership courses offered within Engineering include :
NQ in Girls into Energy - SHELL - Skills for Work SCQF Level 5
Foundation Apprenticeship : Engineering SCQF Level 6
Work-Based Skills : Automotive Skills SCQF Level 4
Skills for Work : Engineering Skills SCQF Level 4
Skills for Work : Engineering Skills National 5 ( SCQF Level 5 )
Skills for Work : Engineering SCQF Level 5
Please note : School College Partnership courses vary by High School . Please check with your own High School to see which courses are available .
ENGINEERING AND ENERGY
National Certificate : Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 6 ( including Maths : Tech 2 )
Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 ( incorporating Maths : Tech 1 and 2 ) accompanied by a good academic reference recommending articulation to a higher level
Relevant industry experience and / or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
Direct entry into year 2 ( HND ) requires the full , successful completion of the related HNC with 15 SQA credits
For applicants who do not currently have the full 15 SQA credits , please contact us at info @ fife . ac . uk for further support on the options available to you to be accepted onto this HND course
Higher Maths at grade C or above would also be desirable
Your part-time study options within Engineering include :
FICA Preparation Course SCQF Level 6
SVQ : Level 3 in Engineering Technical Support Bias Quality SCQF Level 6
Welding Skills
Intermediate Certificate : Engineering Pre- Apprenticeship
PDA Advanced Manufacture Technologies
SVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance SCQF Level 6
KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth R Rosyth
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