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Overview
This Electrical Engineering course has been designed to provide a balance of practical and theoretical knowledge suitable for working at a technician level. It will equip you with a thorough understanding of the knowledge surrounding electrical engineering technologies. You'll gain an understanding of how electrical circuits work, the variety of components and systems you may encounter in the Electrical Industry, and the tools you need to work in the sector.
This is a nationally recognised award in electrical engineering. The course satisfies one key element of the Modern Apprenticeship framework for Engineering. It provides you with an excellent and thorough grounding in the disciplines that relate to electrical engineering.
If you're looking for employment within the electrical engineering sector then this is an excellent qualification to support you in becoming a technician or apprentice.
This NC qualification can also be gained as a part-time day release course which runs one day a week over a two-years.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6.
Minimum entry requirements
- Four National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including Mathematics (Application of Maths is not accepted) and a Science subject; OR
- National Qualification at SCQF level 5 in Electrical Engineering; 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.
What you study
These are some of the subjects you will study:
- Electrical Principles.
- Fundamental Electrical Systems.
- Electrical Testing and Measurement.
- Single and Three Phase Principles.
- Single and Three Phase Induction Motors.
- Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Power Electronics.
- Fundamental Electronics.
- Mathematics for Technicians 1.
- Engineering: Applying Information Technology.
After the course
The course is aimed at providing opportunities for you to progress into further study Electrical Engineering Apprenticeships or other Engineering Sectors.
Continuing Study
After satisfactory performance while achieving your course, you can progress as follows:
- Year 2: HNC Electrical Engineering or HNC Industrial Automation Engineering with Robotics (Mechatronics).
- Year 3: HND Electrical Engineering or HND Advanced Industrial Automation Engineering (Mechatronics).
- Year 4 Onwards: A University of your choice.
How the course is taught
You will be taught by a mixture of practical and theoretical 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 outside of timetabled class contact and arrange lab entry for additional practical activities outside of 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 supplying your own writing and drawing materials along with a scientific calculator.