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.
- Plus, we're the first and only college in Scotland to be approved by The Welding Institute (TWI).
- We've also got an excellent record of employment for our engineering students.
If you're considering a career in engineering, and in particular welding, then this course is a great place to start.
For entry to this course you'll need:
- A real interest in working in engineering.
- Four National 5s or equivalent OR a relevant course at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent.
- 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
You should have three National 4 qualifications including National 4 Maths or National 4 Application of Maths (preferably National 4 Maths), English and ideally an engineering subject.
If you want to take engineering further, you will need to be working towards a National 5 Maths (or National 5 Application of Maths maybe accepted for some disciplines). National 5 Physics is helpful too.
Course Content
Immerse yourself in practical learning, with an opportunity to master:
- Hand fitting techniques for component production.
- Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits.
- Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosures and support systems.
- Practical electronics, building digital and analogue circuits.
- Essential skills in numeracy, communication, team-work and problem solving.
- IT skills, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Next Steps and Career Opportunities
After successfully completing this course, you may have the opportunity to:
- progress to a relevant Level 6 course, such as NC Electrical Engineering or NC Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- start your career with a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering
This PEO course is highly regarded by local employers, creating excellent opportunities for employment and apprenticeships. Position yourself for success in the dynamic field of electrical engineering.
We have connections with over 70 local employers like Emergency One, Egger, GE Caledonian, GSK, Wallace McDowall and XLCC. These companies regularly advertise their vacant positions exclusively within the college looking for students who have attained or are working towards a PEO.