What is special about this course?

The HNC in Fabrication, Welding and Inspection aims to develop your ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of fabrication, welding and inspection problems, and provides a range of communication skills relevant to the needs of incorporated engineers.

You will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core fabrication, welding, quality, materials and inspection systems technologies at Higher National level.

Special features

At the core of the HNC are the principles that underlie the fabrication and welding industry.

• You will understand industrial practice in your local industry
• The use of materials, and the effects of processes on their mechanical, physical and chemical properties
• You will study inspection methods to allow you to make informed decisions on the quality and serviceability of manufactured products
• You will also develop your analysis, synthesis, critical thinking, planning, organising, reviewing and evaluation skills
• 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 in Maths or Physics OR
• 1 A level at grade D in Maths or Physics OR
• Alternatively, NC/NQ Fabrication and Welding at level 6 or equivalent OR the completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering
• Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply; appropriate industry experience will be taken into consideration
• You may be required to attend an interview

Year 1 - HNC

Mandatory units are:

• Communication: practical skills
• Welding principles and applications
• Fabrication: preparation, joining and assembly
• Quality management: an introduction
• Fabrication and welding materials
• Inspection systems
• Fab, welding and inspection: graded unit
• Welding procedures: specification, qualification and testing
• Containers: design and manufacture

Optional units may include:

• Welding principles and applications 2
• Fabrication forming process
• Pipework 1: construction and site installation
• Containers: design and manufacture
• Information technology: applications software 1
• Engineering project
• Computer aided draughting for engineers

Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Note: The Scottish Government set this fee which has not yet been confirmed for 2021-22 so may be subject to change.

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:

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:

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.