You will need four relevant Standard Grades at Credit Level, or a pass in a relevant NC course at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent.
A place on the course is subject to an interview process.
All students will be interviewed but you may also be asked to sit a Core Skills Test to determine that you have the appropriate level to be successful on the course.
Applicants with suitable alternative qualifications at the required level may also be considered.
Who is this course for?
Students who embark on an aeronautical engineering course are intelligent, excellent team players, keen on challenges, self-motivated, innovative and lateral thinkers. They also have the capacity for highly technical and methodical thinking. If this sounds like you then this course could be your launch pad to an exciting and challenging career.
If you want to turn your ideas into a reality by applying the principles of science and technology to the research, design, assembly and maintenance of highly sophisticated products such as aircraft then apply now.
What subjects will I be studying?
As the course progresses you will study the following subjects:
Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Practice
Strength of Materials
Theory of Flight
Aircraft Systems
Aeronautical Engineering Fundamentals
Engineering Materials
Maths: Technician
Engineering ICT
Communications
How many days will I be in college?
Normally 2/3 days, however you will be given your timetable when you attend your Induction Day.
How will I be assessed?
There are no end-of-year exams in this course but you will undertake assessments throughout the course some of which will be delivered by means of class-based tests and reports throughout the course.
What can I do next?
Progression on to a wide range of relevant vocational courses at SCQF Level 7 or employment.
This will depend on your results and positive feedback from your lecturers.
How do I fund my course?
You should apply for a Bursary. You can get a Bursary/EMA Application Pack from the Student Finance Office located in the Student Information Centre at Ayr Campus once you have been offered a place on the course.
