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    COMPUTER AIDED DRAUGHTING AND DESIGN Higher National Certificate

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    Qualification
    HNC Computer Aided Design and Draughting

    SCQF level : 7

    Requirements Four relevant Standard Grades at Level 2 or abovE

    Availability
    • Thurso
    • Wick
    • Evening class
    Start Annually in September

    Duration One academic session full time, longer part time

    Career Relevant HND at other participating colleges or universities

    Curriculum areas
    Arts

    Business

    Engineering / electrical

    Information technology

    Course summary

    Available full time depending on numbers; available mainly on a part time basis


    Course description

    Who can join?

    If you have Standard Grades at levels 1 and 2 in English, Maths, Computing Studies and Engineering Drawing Studies or an equivalent qualification, you are welcome to apply for this course. Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome.

    How do I attend?

    The course may be available on a full time basis over one full academic year, but is mainly studied part time over a longer time. You can also study this course on an evening basis, depending on numbers.

    What will I study?

    Industry standard latest release software is used, i.e. AutoCAD 2009, Inventor 2009 and REVIT Architectural. During the course the following units will be available to study:

    Operating systems for CAD users

    Solid modelling

    CADD project

    Computer aided draughting

    Computerised 3D modelling

    Presenting complex communication

    Architectural computer aided draughting

    CAD systems management

    Design drawing and communication for engineers

    Computer graphics packages

    How can I join?

    Click here to download an application form from the website, print, complete and return it to the freepost address given on the form. If you need more information before completing the form, contact Admissions on 01847 889250 or email info@northhighland.ac.uk

    Course Fees for Part Time Students

    The units which count towards this qualification are available on an individual basis, making it possible for part time students to gather sufficient units to achieve the award, albeit over a longer period.

    You may not have to pay any fees for these units if you qualify for a fee waiver, for instance if you are eligible for certain benefits. See the college's Fee Waiver Policy in the resources area of the website.

    It is possible to use an Individual Learning Account (ILA)to pay for these units as you come to study them.

    Part time students may also possible qualify for the ILA500, which is a £500 grant for students studying HNC, HND, Degree and taught Postgraduate courses. You must study units totally 40 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) credits or more a year.

    Further information on ILAs can be found on their website, www.ilascotland.org.uk  or by telephoning 0808 100 1090.


    If you would like to enquire about this course then please click here.




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