Courses

NC in Landbased Engineering:Ground Care (SCQF Level 5/6)

Overview:

The course provides sound practical experience in a wide
range of engineering topics together with technical
knowledge necessary for a career in landbased engineering,
either to gain employment in engineering companies or on
Golf Courses.

What's involved?:

Engine Technology,
Piston Engine Repair Skills,
Electric Introduction,
Workshop Processes,
General Ground Care Machinery,
Grass Maintenance Machinery,
Welding 1, Welding 2,
Hydraulic Systems,
Mechanical Transmissions, Brakes, Steering & Traction,
Power Shift, Hydrostatic & Stepless Transmission Systems,
Electronic Control & Monitoring Systems,
Work Experience,
Communications,
Mathematics:
Craft 1,
Health,Safety and the Environments,
Information Technology.

Duration:

1 academic year. Starts in September.

Career opportunities:

Technician with Horticultural Dealership or Golf Course,
Service Engineer, Machinery Operator, Landscape Contractor.

Entry requirements:

Preferred - 3 Standard Grades or Intermediate 1 qualifications
in English, Maths and another science subject.
Alternative entry qualifications may be accepted at the discretion
of the College.

Further study:

SVQ Level 2 or progression to Level 3 may be possible at the
discretion of the College.

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