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Overview
This course will develop your theoretical and practical knowledge of the electrical engineering industry, as well as helping 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 course, you'll be continually assessed and you'll have the ability to discuss your evaluation of modules. You will be asked to carry out practical electrical workshop work where you will need to 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 gain an understanding of how circuits work, the variety of components and systems that you may encounter in the Electrical Industry, together with 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 at grade C or above including Mathematics and a Science subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
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
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 is aimed at providing opportunities to progress into Electrical Engineering Apprenticeships or other Engineering Sectors.
Continuing Study
Satisfactory completion of this course allows possible progression to NC Level 6 Electrical Engineering at City of Glasgow College.
How the course is taught
You will be taught by a mixture of practical and theory classes. You will attend one full day a week over two years.
The course will be taught in two 18 week blocks with class sessions of two hours duration.
You will also be required 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.