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HNC: Manufacturing Engineering SCQF Level 7 Group-A

This is an advanced level course which will equip you with the wide variety of skills and knowledge that you will need if you are looking ahead to employment in the manufacturing industry, including advanced manufacturing and automation.

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Level:

SCQF Higher National Certificate (Level 7)

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • 1 year full time.

Who is this course for?

  • The HNC Manufacturing Engineering award has been designed to meet the educational requirements to work as a manufacturing incorporated engineer. They contain up-to-date and relevant manufacturing subject content and skills.

What skills will I learn?

The HNC will equip you with the skills required to seek employment in manufacturing, service and public sector organisations at engineering technician or incorporated engineer level. You will develop your skills in:
  • Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Investigation
  • Construction
  • Testing
  • Evaluating
  • Reporting

What will I study?

You will study the following units:
  • Process and equipment selection
  • Computer aided design (CAD)
  • Quality management
  • Engineering principles
  • Economics of manufacture
  • Engineering mathematics 1
  • Information technology
  • Graded unit 1 (manufacturing)
  • Engineering measurement
  • Engineering drawing
  • Communication
  • Materials selection
  • Workshop skills (full-time only)

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • With an HNC Manufacturing Engineering, you will normally be able to enter the first year of mechanical engineering (or related engineering) degree programmes.

What career opportunities are there?

  • The career options are varied, from aerospace and automotive to electronics and healthcare. It can lead to roles such as manufacturing engineer, process engineer, or production manager.

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