Engineering: An Introduction SCQF Level 4
What is special about this course?
This course has been designed as an entry route into a career as an engineering professional. You will take part in both electrical and mechanical practical and classroom activities, allowing you to gain and enhance your engineering knowledge and ability.
On successfully completing this course, you will be able to progress onto a SCQF Level 5 engineering course or enter the workplace, typically in a trainee or junior technician role.
This course is ideal if you have an interest in engineering and want to turn that into a profession. It will allow you to develop practical skills across a range of mechanical, electrical and electronic subjects, alongside the knowledge and theory you will need as an engineering professional.
Special features:
- You will gain a range of skills across different engineering disciplines.
- This course will prepare you for employment or an apprenticeship with local employers.
Entry requirements
- Evidence that you can work at National 3/4 level in a mathematics subject.
- You will also be invited to an interview.
Course content includes:
- Machining
- Welding knowledge
- Hand skills
- Electronic circuit construction
- Assembly skills
- Fabrication
- Core skills: Numeracy, Communication and IT
Equipment
You will need to purchase PPE materials for this course of approx. £80 including safety workwear and glasses. Other essential PPE will be supplied. If you qualify for a bursary these costs will be covered.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a practical based course with face-to-face classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
How long will my course last?
Full time: 1 year
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
- Technology Centre
Start date
August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
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Course fees 2023/24* |
Scotland |
Rest of UK |
International |
|
Further Education - Full time |
£1,008 |
£1,008 |
£6,960 |
|
Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) |
£88 |
£88 |
£352 |
|
Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) |
£528 |
£528 |
£2,112 |
* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may:
- Enter employment in the engineering industry
- Progress onto a Modern Apprenticeship
- Progress into further study at SCQF Level 5 in Engineering Practice or Electronic Engineering subjects.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Engineering: An Introduction SCQF Level 4
We are no longer accepting applications for 2024/25
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