NC Industrial Automation (Measurement & Control)

• Measurement Technology: Pressure/Level
• Measurement Technology: Temperature
• Measurement Technology: Flow 
• Process Control
• Process Control Systems
• Practical Instrumentation Skills
• Fault Finding in Measurement and Control Systems
• Hazards, Protection Methods and Functional Safety
• Signal Conditioning
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Robotic and Automated Systems
• Complex Control Systems
• Applying Information Technology
• Mathematics Technician 1
• Communications

• Modern Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
• Traineeships

One of the following:

• Three National 5 awards (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, Technology or a science subject (preferably Physics)
• Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units at SCQF Level 5
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

Additional Requirements:

• Selection by a two stage interview process

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