NC Mechanical Engineering

• Communication
• Mathematics Technician 1
• Mathematics Technician 2
• Engineering: Applying Information Technology
• Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) for Engineers
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• Thermofluids
• Engineering Dynamics: An Introduction
• Statics - Engineering Dimensional Control
• Engineering Materials
• Tutorial 
• Strength of Materials 
• Engineering Project

• Manufacture
• Oil and Gas
• Rail Industry
• Renewables
• Green Energies

Mechanical Modern Apprenticeship in:

• Engineering
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• HNC Mechanical Engineering
• HND Mechanical Engineering 

• Three National 5 awards at C or above (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and a relevant science or technology subject
• Application of Mathematics is not acceptable level of mathematics for entry to course
• Successful completion of a relevant Access Course or an appropriate group of National Qualification Units
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered 

Additional Requirements: 

• Please note that selection will be made via successful interview and skills test. 

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