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HNC Engineering Practice (Fabrication)

  • Qualifications Higher National Qualifications
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 7
  • Study mode August 2026 Courses
  • Campus Kilmarnock
  • Start date August 2026
  • Duration 36 weeks
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Attendance/Duration

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

Overview

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.

If you're considering a career in engineering, and in particular fabrication, then this course can help you on your way.

Entry Requirements

We're looking for someone with a real 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 Fabrication and Welding Engineering.
  • A Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering.

Don't hold formal qualifications? Let's chat about your experience or training 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:

  • Develop an understanding of fabrication, including marking out fabrication engineering drawings.
  • Explore specialised welding processes for specific applications.
  • Enhance practical skills in various welding processes.
  • Learn to design and manufacture metal containers.
  • Understand basic inspection systems in the fabrication industry.
  • Explore value engineering techniques.
  • Operate a commercial CAD system for 2D engineering drawings.
  • Learn engineering management theory that can be applied to effective engineering supervision, planning, production control, quality management, Health & Safety and risk assessment

Next Steps and Career Opportunities

Upon course completion, your options are diverse:

  • move onto a relevant HND course such as Engineering Systems
  • progress to an engineering degree course at university
  • seek a Modern Apprenticeship in various engineering disciplines

Your journey doesn't stop 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.