Ayrshire College homepage
Back to all courses

National Progression Award - Engineering

  • Qualifications National Qualifications
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 5
  • Study mode January to June
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date January 2027
  • Duration 18 weeks or less
More information

Attendance/Duration

Short Full Time

Overview

This National Progression Award (NPA) in Engineering at SCQF level 5 is suitable for you if you are considering employment within the Engineering and Aerospace sector and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experiences employers want to see.

Entry Requirements

4 National 4 qualifications, including:

  • National 4 Mathematics
  • A technical subject at National 4
  • National 4 in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering Science

Course Content

  • Mandatory unit Engineering Work-based Challenge (J6JT 45)
  • Understanding Industry (J1GS 44)
  • Mathematics: Craft 1 (F3HV 11)
  • Another 5 units including Mechanical Engineering Principles, Electrical Principles and Workshop Skills

Careers and Further Study

  • Allows you to progress to Performing Engineering Operations