NC Land-based Engineering (Forestry)

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LEF1

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Barony

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 6,750 / year

Next Intake September-2023

NC Land-based Engineering (Forestry)

About

Land-based engineering is a career for anyone with an interest in machines, an urge to learn practical skills and, increasingly, a fascination with new technology.

This course, only available at our Barony campus in Dumfries and Galloway, is designed to combine those interests with a desire to work in forestry.

It aims to develop both specialist knowledge and technical skills to meet the demands of working with forestry/arboricultural machines and equipment.

Over the duration of the 33 weeks, you will enjoy a challenging and innovative course.

This is a course where you will need prove a high level of determination, motivation and a drive to succeed from the beginning to end. You will be expected to work to deadlines like those you will face in industry. You will work along with a teaching team that are hugely experienced in their field, all coming from an industry background.

This course has been proven as a successful stepping stone for trainee engineers and apprenticeships in this key industry, or progression onto other courses provided by SRUC.

Land-based engineering is a career for anyone with an interest in machines and how they work - this course combines that interest with the desire to work in the forestry environment.

The course covers a range of core topics, including engine technology, repair skills and electrics, as well as workshop processes, welding and mechanical transmission.

You'll learn about hydraulic systems and brakes, steering and traction, as well as how to operate, maintain and repair machinery in the contexts of health, safety and the environment and of the forestry industry.

This course provides an ideal blend of theory and practical tasks, where you will learn how a system works and then get hands on with the system.

The course involves talks from leading people in the industry along with field visits relevant to the subject you have chosen.

Example modules include:

Hydraulic Systems
Mechanical Transmission Systems
Engine Technology
Electrics: An Introduction

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum two National 4s, including English and Maths, and two National 5s in any subject

Successfully completing NC Land-based Engineering: An Introduction is also an acceptable qualification.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 6,750 / year

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.