Access to Engineering
This course provides students with experience of a broad range of different types of engineering and the core skills to progress on to National Qualifications. It aims to give individuals greater confidence in their own abilities and fully inform them about a career in engineering.
Content
- Mechanical Engineering Workshop Skills
- Engineering Materials
- Turning/Milling
- Thermal Joining Skills (Welding)
- Health and Safety
- Engineering Drawing
- Engineering Maths/Numeracy
- Communication
- Information Technology
- Engineering Dimensional Control
- Installation of Wiring Systems
Career Paths
- Engineering Trainees
- Engineering Apprenticeships
Entry requirements
- No formal entry requirements
Additional Requirements:
- Selection will be by a two stage interview / selection centre process
- The selection centre stage will consist of an interview, maths test and written test
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
12 January 2026
Level 5