Engineering and Advanced Manufacture
Access to Engineering
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
Access to Engineering is an entry-level course designed to give you the first step toward further study and a career in engineering.
This is an excellent option for preparing for a Modern Apprenticeship as it combines a range of practical skills with theory. Alternatively, if you choose a more academic route, it will give you the necessary grounding to pursue further full time study.
This is a college-devised SCQF level 5 equivalent.
What you will learn
- Mechanical and Electrical Principles
- EngineeringTest and Measurement
- Design and Manufacture
- Graphic Communications including Computer Aided Draughting
- Practical Workshop skills
- Maths and Communication
How the course is assessed
- Portfolio based with some individual unit assessments.
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 Engineering Systems
- NC Higher Electrical Engineering
Career options
- Modern Apprenticeship
- Technician roles within the Engineering Industry
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
