• Engineering

    HNC Engineering Practice (Manufacturing)

  • SCQF Level

    Level 7

  • Attendance/Duration

    Full-time, one year. Day-release, two years

  • Start Date

    Aug 2025

Overview

This HNC Engineering Practice course has a focus on manufacture techniques. If you possess a logical mind, love problem-solving, and are curious about how things work, you're destined for a fantastic engineering career. Discover the impact of engineering on modern living and seize the high-demand career opportunities in various sectors. The demand for qualified engineers is soaring, with Scotland alone needing thousands every year.

Entry Requirements

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering and at least one of the following:

  • a minimum of one relevant Higher at grade C or above
  • a relevant NC course at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent, such as NC Manufacture Engineering
  • a Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering

Don't hold formal qualifications? Let's chat—your experience matters and might be your ticket to this exciting course.

Part-time/day release options are available for employed candidates! Contact lynn.anderson@ayrshire.ac.uk for details.

Course Content

Immerse yourself in a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. In this course, you may:

  • examine materials for product selection
  • develop engineering measurement and drawing interpretation skills
  • explore principles of mechanical engineering for problem-solving
  • operate CAD systems for 2D engineering drawings
  • delve into CNC systems and CAD/CAM skills
  • understand value engineering for cost-effective product enhancement
  • learn engineering management theory that can be applied to effective engineering supervision, planning, production control, quality management, Health & Safety and risk assessment

Part-time/day release options are available for employed candidates! Contact lynn.anderson@ayrshire.ac.uk for details.

Next Steps and Career Opportunities

Once you successfully finish the course, you may have the opportunity to:

  • progress to relevant HND courses like Engineering Systems
  • move on to an engineering degree at university
  • seek career entry through Modern Apprenticeships in various engineering disciplines

Your journey to success starts here – apply now!

Why Choose This Course?

Join us in creating the engineers of tomorrow. Equip yourself with skills highly valued in the industry, from material selection to effective supervision. Gain meta and transferable skills, setting the stage for a versatile engineering career. Be part of Scotland's legacy in engineering.

Your success is our priority – join Ayrshire College for an enriching engineering experience.

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Campus

Kilmarnock

Start Date

Aug 2025

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