Engineering Practice NC SCQF Level 5
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 5
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2+ years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Designed for those seeking a career in mechanical engineering or looking to enhance their skills this course develops your knowledge and employability.
Taking part in a range of workshop activities, you'll develop skills in milling, turning and welding, while also building your understanding of maths and how engineering projects are planned and managed. You'll also explore communication and IT skills that will support your progression onto employment or further study.
Special features:
- Gain a range of skills across core mechanical engineering topics
- Develop knowledge in topics including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and project management
- Study at our Linkwood Technology Centre campus
- Helps progression onto a Modern Apprenticeship or further study
- Three National 4s, including English and Maths
OR
- satisfactory attainment of an SCQF Level 4 course or equivalent.
Course content includes:
- Engineering Workshop Skills
- Maths
- CAD
- Materials
- Project Management
- Communication and Applying Information Technology
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
This is a practical based course delivered face-to-face on campus.
How long will my course last?
Full time: 1 year
Part time: 2 or more years
- 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 - UHI Moray section for more information.
Equipment
You will need to purchase PPE materials for this course including safety boots and boiler suit (approx. £90). 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 can progress onto NC Engineering Systems (SCQF Level 6).
Alternatively, you can enter employment within the engineering industry.
Apply for Engineering Practice NC SCQF Level 5
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.