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Overview
Looking to become a technician or technical engineer?
This course will develop your theoretical and practical knowledge of the electrical engineering industry, as well as help with the specific skills you'll need to succeed. You'll be taught by staff with significant engineering experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students. Throughout the year, you'll be continually assessed and discuss your evaluation of modules. You will be asked to carry out practical electrical workshop work where you'll wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
This Electrical Engineering course will equip you with an understanding of the knowledge surrounding electrical & electronic engineering technologies. You'll understand how circuits work, the variety of components and systems that you may encounter in the Electrical Industry, alongside the tools and skills required to work in the sector.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Minimum entry requirements
- Four National 4 qualifications including Mathematics (Application of Maths is not accepted) and a Science subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
These are some of the units you will study:
- Electrical Principles.
- Electrical Wiring Skills.
- Fundamental Electrical Systems.
- Electrical Test and Measurement.
- Mathematics.
- Earthing Systems.
- Practical Electronic.
- Installation of Conduit Systems.
After the course
The course aims to prepare students for opportunities in Electrical Engineering Apprenticeships and other Engineering Sectors.
Continuing Study
On successful completion of this course you can progress to NC Level 6 Electrical Engineering or NC Level 6 Engineering Systems at City of Glasgow College.
How the course is taught
You will be taught by a mixture of practical and theory classes. The course will be taught in two 18 week blocks with class sessions of two hours duration. You will need to undertake self-study outwith timetabled class contact and arrange lab entry for additional practical activities out with timetabled class contact within course study groups.
Materials
You will be responsible for supplying your own copy of recommended course books. You will also be responsible for supply your own writing and drawing materials along with a scientific calculator.