Engineering
Engineering Skills National 4
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Full time
Duration 20 weeks
Start date
Aug 2022
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Course overview
Engineering Skills National 4 is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of engineering manufacturing systems and processes.
You will study a range of modules such as Understanding the Workplace and Engineering Materials which will develop your practical skills and build your knowledge of the engineering industry.
You will learn basic engineering processes and maintenance by working on a range of engineering systems such as:
- Fitting using hand skills
- Fabrication
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Electrical/ Electronics
What you will learn
You will gain practical hands-on skills in:
- mechanical engineering skills
- electrical and electronic skills
- fabrication skills
- manufacture and assembly skills
The National 4 Skills for Work Engineering Skills course has been designed to provide a basis for progression into further education or for moving directly into training in employment within an engineering sector. The overall purpose of the course is to ensure that learners start to develop the generic and practical skills, knowledge and understanding and employability skills needed within an engineering sector.
How the course is assessed
- Evidence will be gathered by completing a student's workbook which combines all of the units together
- This will be marked by your lecturer and continually assessed
Number of days per week
- You will be in Midlothian campus for 2.5 days
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements but an interest in engineering is essential
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
This course supports progression into other engineering studies at National 5 which can lead to training or employment. You will be provided with information to give you an insight into engineering occupations such as mechanical, fabrication, automotive, electrical and electronic, marine and control. Once you have successfully completed this course you can use your studies to help you choose which career path within in the engineering industry you wish to pursue.
Career options
The course is taught by teachers with industry experience using the latest industry technologies and will give you an insight into the working environment of an engineer. You will be taught between Edinburgh College classrooms and workshops where you will gain essential and hands-on experience of the engineering sector.
This Skills for Work course is also designed to provide learners with opportunities for developing Core Skills and Skills for Learning, Skills for Life and Skills for Work, with a strong focus on enhancing skills and attitudes for employability.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 29/08/22 | 20 Weeks |
