Engineering and Advanced Manufacture
Introduction to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification No Qualification
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2027
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Course overview
Introduction to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is a full-time course delivered at Edinburgh College's Midlothian Campus. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills and knowledge required to enter the electrical and mechanical engineering sector.
You will develop practical skills in areas such as manufacturing and maintenance, along with testing and measuring electrical circuits. You will also build your knowledge and understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical principles and math for engineering. An introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) will give you an opportunity to use design software.
What you will learn
- Workshop skills used for manufacturing.
- Workshop skills used for Engineering Maintenance.
- An Introduction to Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
- Math for Engineering.
- Electrical Principle.
- Testing and Measuring on Electrical Circuits.
How the course is assessed
- This course is assessed continuously throughout each unit.
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTs 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- NC Access to Engineering or Engineering Systems.
- NC Mechanical Maintenance Engineering.
- Progression onto an SVQ Level 2 course.
Career options
- Mechanical system and maintenance engineering.
- Electrical engineering.
- Pre-apprenticeship in engineering disciplines.
- Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 18/01/27 | 11/06/27 |
