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Engineering Systems NC

Campus Midlothian Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

Engineering Systems NC Level 6 is an entry-level course that will enhance your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and systems. You will study units such as Electrical Principles and Mathematics, which, upon completion, will allow you direct progression onto our HNC Engineering Systems course. This course is the first step toward your future career in the engineering industry. 

This full-time course is based at our Midlothian campus and taught by instructors with industry experience, utilising the latest industry technologies. You will be taught in Edinburgh College classrooms and workshops, where you will gain essential and hands-on experience in the engineering sector. This course is designed to meet the needs of employers and further education institutions. 

What you will learn

  • Communication (F3GB12)
  • Mathematics: Technician 1 (F3HX12)
  • Engineering: Applying Information Technology (F5D412)
  • Engineering Project (F5D512)
  • Engineering Systems (F5FN12)
  • Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) for Engineers (F5H512)
  • Electrical Principles (F5HK11)
  • Electrical Principles (F5HL12)
  • Graphical Engineering Communication (F5JG12)
  • Engineering Materials (F5KD12)
  • Engineering Workshop Skills (F5WA11)
  • Mechanical Engineering Principles (F6X712)

How the course is assessed

  • You will be assessed on each unit.
  • All units within the course must be achieved to gain the full award.

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week 

Entry requirements

  • Mathematics at National 5 (if you have not studied Maths for some time, you might benefit from taking a core maths unit before joining the course).
  • English at National 5.

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Progression onto HNC Engineering Systems or Mechanical Engineering. 

Career options

  • Engineering technician 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Midlothian Campus Full time 25/08/25

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