NQ Introduction to Engineering Skills
Take your first steps into engineering with a course designed to give you a practical introduction to the skills and knowledge used across the industry.
Through a mixture of workshop activities and classroom learning, you will explore different areas of engineering while developing practical skills, technical understanding and confidence. You will learn about mechanical and electrical principles, engineering design and manufacturing, mathematics, technical information and safe working practices.
This course will also help you develop important skills such as teamwork, problem solving, communication and digital skills. It provides a strong foundation for progressing to SCQF Level 5 Engineering courses and, in the longer term, apprenticeships, further study or employment within the engineering sector.
Content
- Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- Making Components Using Hand Tools and Fitting Techniques
- Wiring Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electrical Principles
- Mechanical Principles
- Engineering Design and Manufacturing
Career Paths
- Engineering Trainees
- Engineering Modern Apprenticeships
Progression
Entry requirements
- No formal entry requirements
Additional Requirements
- The selection event will be a team practical activity.
More Info
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• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
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• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Alloa Campus
Full-Time
23 August 2027
Level 4
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
23 August 2027
Level 4