Introduction to Engineering - Online
The Introduction to Engineering course has been designed to give learners with little or no prior knowledge a clear starting point in the world of engineering.
This course provides a broad and engaging introduction, helping you to understand how engineering impacts the modern world and preparing you for further study.
Applicants for this course must reside in Scotland.
Content
Across a series of themed topics, you will explore:
- The different sectors of engineering and the products they create
- Safe working practices in engineering environments
- The materials used in engineering, from metals to composites and smart materials
- How products are made through processes such as welding, machining, casting and computer-aided manufacturing
- The principles of mechanics and electricity, including forces, motion and simple electrical circuits
- How engineers improve reliability and maintain systems
- The growing importance of sustainability, renewable energy and waste reduction
- The role of mathematics in engineering problem-solving
Cost per person
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