Engineering Systems (Electrical, Mechanical, Fab/Weld) NC Level 5

What is special about this course?

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain a nationally accredited award in Engineering and provides desirable pre-apprenticeship training in Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication and Welding. In addition to a broad range of practical skills, this course also gives an introduction to academic subjects relevant to Engineering.

Entry requirements

National 4 or above in:

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Science or a Technical subject

All suitable applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance on the course.

  • Communication
  • Mathematics: Craft 1
  • Engineering: Using Information Technology
  • Engineering Systems Principles
  • Engineering Systems Test & Measurement
  • Engineering Systems Applications
  • Electrical Wiring Skills
  • Engineering Workshop Skills
  • Graphical Engineering Communication
  • Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) for Engineers
  • Health and Safety: Engineering
  • Thermal Joining Skills

Equipment

  • Steel toe cap boots
  • Overalls

Other Appropriate PPE will be provided by UHI Outer Hebrides 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Course delivery is by face to face and is both classroom and workshop based

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Outer Hebrides
    • UHI Outer Hebrides (Stornoway Campus)

    Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Start date

September 

Fees

Please contact leadmissions@uhi.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Further study opportunities

  • NC Mechanical Engineering (Level 6)

Career opportunities

  • Apprenticeships in Electrical, Mechanical or Fabrication & Welding Engineering

Is there more information available online?

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Staff quote

NC Engineering Systems Level 5 is an excellent multi-disciplinary pre-apprenticeship course that offers candidates the opportunity to develop skills across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication and Welding. If you are considering pursuing a career in Engineering or as an Electrician in the construction sector, this course  will give you the core and transferable practical skills you will need and employers value so highly.

Apply for Engineering Systems (Electrical, Mechanical, Fab/Weld) NC Level 5

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Outer Hebrides. Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI Outer Hebrides 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.