Attendance/Duration
Full time, one yearOverview
Scotland has a world-renowned reputation for engineering, and is at the cutting-edge of engineering developments. Engineers design, create, test and improve all sorts of products and processes. They have an impact on every aspect of modern living and enjoy exciting career opportunities in lots of different sectors, including space, aviation, transport, medicine, technology, food, fashion and construction.
If you've got a logical and inquisitive mind, enjoy problem solving and are curious to know how things work, you've got it in you to make a great engineer!
Right now, qualified engineers are in extremely high demand, with thousands of new engineers needed every year in Scotland alone.
Ayrshire College is an ideal choice for studying engineering:
- We have STEM Assured Status which means we have been recognised for the quality of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths courses.
- We've invested in our equipment, so you'll be learning using the latest industry standard technology.
- We won Training Partner of the Year at the prestigious SEMTA (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance) Skills Awards in 2017.
- We've also got an excellent record of employment for our engineering students.
For entry to this course you'll need:
- A real interest in working in engineering Four National 5s or equivalent, including Maths or Physics OR a relevant course at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent such as SVQ Performing Engineering Operations and Electrical
- An interview with us
If you don't have any formal qualifications, but have life experience, we'll also consider you for a place, so please call us for a chat.
Entry Requirements
Fuel your interest in engineering with:
- A genuine interest in the field.
- Four National 5s or equivalent, including Maths or Physics, OR a relevant SCQF Level 5 course, like SVQ Performing Engineering Operations - Electrical.
- An interview with us.
Don't have formal qualifications? We will also consider your application if you have life experience.
This course is also available on a Part-Time/Day Release basis for employed candidates.
Please contact us at claire.docherty@ayrshire.ac.uk for more information.
Course Content
Experience a blend of theory and practical work, equipping you for further study or employment. Dive into:
- Mathematics in an engineering context, enhancing your IT skills with relevant software packages.
- Understanding electrical principles, from basic concepts to High Voltage (HV) generators.
- Exploring direct current (dc) power supplies, transforming alternating current (ac) to dc, and studying transformers and rectifier circuits.
- Investigating earthing and various earth fault current protection methods.
- Developing skills in using electrical test equipment, ensuring correct and safe measurements in circuits and installations.
- Mastering electrical wiring, installing and terminating PVC sheathed cables, mounting electrical accessories, and wiring simple electrical installations
- Studying key devices in electronics, their operations, and applications in various circuits and systems.
- Gaining skills in using electronic test equipment, conducting measurements and tests on analogue and digital circuits.
- Exploring combinational logic, delving into arithmetic circuits and data conversion circuits.
Throughout the course, build transferable essential skills, enhancing your effectiveness in communication, numeracy, ICT, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Next Steps and Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion, you may have the opportunity to:
- Progress to a relevant HNC course such as HNC Electrical Engineering or HNC Mechatronics.
- Start your career with a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering.
Take the first step towards an electrifying future. Contact us for more information or start your application today.