Engineering: An Introduction SCQF Level 4
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 4
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full-Time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Designed as an entry route into the industry, this course allows you to gain and enhance your engineering knowledge and ability.
Combining both electrical and mechanical practical activities, you'll develop key practical skills and explore the theory behind engineering practice.
Special features:
- Develop practical skills in a range of topics
- Study at our Linkwood Technology Centre campus
- Helps progression onto a Modern Apprenticeship or further study
- 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
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
- 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.
| Course fees 2024/25* | 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 2025/26 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.
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.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may be able to progress onto further study including:
- Engineering Practice (SCQF Level 5)
- Electronic Engineering (SCQF Level 5)
Alternatively you may be able to enter employment in the engineering industry or progress onto a Modern Apprenticeship.
Apply for Engineering: An Introduction SCQF Level 4
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.