Computer Aided Draughting and Design HNC
Course code 161H
What is special about this course?
This HNC Computer Aided Draughting and Design will provide you with a sound knowledge of the technical and theoretical aspects of CADD, including 3D modelling, visualisation and rendering.
You can study this course at UHI Moray in Elgin.
Special features
- You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
- 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above PLUS National 5 in Graphic Communication at grade B or above OR
- 1 A level at grade D or above in Graphical Communication OR
- NC/NQ Engineering at SCQF level 6; NQ Craftsmanship Skills: Engineering PLUS Core Mathematics 3
- Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply; relevant professional experience will be taken into consideration
- You may be required to attend an interview
Access routes
- NC/NQ Engineering
- NQ Craftsmanship Skills: Engineering plus Core Mathematics 3
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
- Communication: practical skills
- CAD 2D I
- CAD: 2D II
- CAD: 3D modelling
- CAD: user systems
- CAD: principles
- Design methodology
- CADD: graded unit 1
- CAD: visualisation, rendering and presentation
- CAD: feature-based modelling 1
- CAD: systems management
- CAD: architectural 1
Option unit may include:
- Design for manufacture
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will study by way of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in the classroom, and practical sessions
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Where can I study my course?
- Moray
Start date
- September
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
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Full-time per year | £1,285 | £1,285 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
---|---|---|
Full-time per year | £7,110 | £7,110 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £474 | £474 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
---|---|---|
Full-time per year | £7,440 | £7,980 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £496 | £532 |
Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of your course you will be qualified for an apprenticeship or employment in computer aided draughting and design.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Computer Aided Draughting and Design HNC
- Applications to this course are now closed for September 2023 entry. Applications for September 2024 will open in September 2023. Please revisit this page then to apply.
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