HNC Measurement & Control Engineering
This course provides a wide range of core and engineering skills in measurement and control engineering, enabling students to find employment in a range of industries like oil and gas, production, automation, chemical, food and pharmaceutical.
Content
- Process Analysers
- Process Control
- Instrumentation in Hazardous Areas
- Distributed Control Systems
- Measurement Systems
- Complex Control Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- High Level Engineering software
Career Paths
- Technician
- Engineer
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Two Highers at grade C or above in Mathematics and a science or technology subject
- Successful completion of a relevant National Qualification at Level 6 or above
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering
- Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered
Additional Requirements:
- Selection by a two stage interview process
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
Part-Time
18 August 2026
Level 7