Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

An engineering qualification provides a sound basis for a number of careers, whether you’re interested in building and maintaining machines or want to work in the lucrative oil and gas or energy sectors. Employment prospects for engineering and technology students are strong. In 2016 just under 1 in 5 people in the UK workforce were working in an engineering enterprise.

Be a part of this world-leading reputation of discovery and innovation with Perth College UHI. Other areas of employment could include on-shore and off-shore renewables, manufacturing, aerospace, transport and logistics.

Employment prospects for engineering and technology students are strong.

There’s no better place to study engineering than in Scotland, with its rich legacy, tradition and engineering innovations through the ages, from steam engines to tarmac and feats such as the Forth Bridge and more recently the Queensferry Crossing. Be a part of this world-leading reputation of discovery and innovation with Perth College UHI. More than 8 million people are employed in engineering and manufacturing, making the UK the seventh largest manufacturing nation in the world, and creating a significant impact on the Scottish, UK and global economy.

Perth College UHI provides training for employees at UK energy company, SSE, as part of their Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical Contracting and Power Systems. The expert practical and class-room based study supports their commitment to training employees to the high standards required by the industry.

Courses in this area

Apply now for September 2019!

For more information, please visit the Perth College UHI website or contact Aiden Henderson, Sector Manager Engineering and Aviation, via phone 01738 877804 or send an email.