Engineering
Engineering Systems - Engineering Academy
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Part time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2022
Course enquiry form
Course overview
S5 & S6 PUPILS WHO ARE STILL AT SCHOOL
This course allows you to start your engineering degree whilst you are still at school.
The Academy is a joint project with Edinburgh College and Edinburgh Napier University and provides an opportunity to build knowledge and practical skills alongside academic study. There are multiple exit points from this course for young people who are interested in a career in Engineering.
You will attend college for three afternoons per week in 2 x 13-week blocks over a 2 year period.
On successful completion of all 12 subjects, you will gain an HNC in Engineering Systems (SCQF level 7)
You can choose from a range of pathways depending on your individual circumstances:
- Study towards HNC Engineering Systems S5 & S6
- Progress to College to complete HNC and HND Engineering Systems
- Apply to year 2 of BEng Energy and Environmental Engineering degree course at Edinburgh Napier University on successful completion of HNC at school or College
- Gain direct access to year 3 of BEng Energy and Environmental Engineering degree course at Edinburgh Napier University on successful completion of HND at college
- Progress to employment or further study
To discuss your options please e-mail Sharon.Pearson@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
What you will learn
Year 1
- Computer-Aided Draughting for Engineers
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Communications
- Communication: Practical Skills
- Renewable Energy Systems: Microgeneration Systems
Year 2
- Engineering Principles
- Principles of Engineering Systems
- Engineering Measurement and System Monitoring
- Materials Selection
- Engineering Systems: Graded Unit 1
Placement information
- Placements are not applicable.
How the course is assessed
- Ongoing subject assessments throughout the course on an outcome by outcome basis
- You will sit a 3 hour written Graded Unit 1 examination at the end of year 2test the knowledge you have learnt over the last two years and will gain either an A, B or C grade.
Number of days per week
- 9 hours per week: Tuesday; Thursday & Friday afternoons from 13.30 - 16.30 pm
Entry requirements
- Applicants should be working towards a minimum of 2 Highers - Maths and a science-based subject.
- Highers must be achieved by the end of S6.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- HND in Engineering Systems including Renewable Energy at Edinburgh College.
- BEng Energy and Environmental Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University.
- Further studies at other Universities.
- Progression to MEng
Career options
- Energy generation systems
- Renewable energy systems and related fields of employment
- A choice of either Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering pathways.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Part time | 22/08/22 | 41 Weeks |
