Mode of Study
Part-time
Start Date
28th Aug 2024, 37 weeks
Day(s):
Wednesday
Time:
9:00 - 17:00
Location
Riverside Campus
Cost
£ 1045
Overview
On this 2 year one day a week part time HNC Electrical Engineering course, you'll expand on the electrical principles covered in National 6 and higher-level education. During the course, you'll be taught by staff with significant industry experience to develop your skills in a range of theory and practical disciplines. Many of the course units are project-based with report writing included in a few first-year subject units and just over half in the second year subject units. In your first year, you will also undertake a final Graded Exam.
The course is designed to enable you to gain employment in the Electrical Engineering Industry and Electrical supply sector which deals with the production, transmission, distribution and application of electricity and the manufacture, installation, design and maintenance of electrical equipment.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above including Mathematics and preferably Physics; OR
- National Qualification at SCQF 6 in a relevant Engineering subject that includes Mathematics Technician 1; 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 or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
- Electrical Principles.
- Mathematics 1 for Engineering.
- Application of Electrical Measuring Instruments.
- Three Phase Electrical Systems.
- Electrical Power Systems.
- Graded Unit 1 final year exam.
After the course
Careers
The qualification provides you with a relevant mix of skills enabling entry to employment. Many choose to pursue careers within the electrical transmission and distribution sectors, the oil and gas industries or the electrical installation and design area.
Continuing Study
If you successfully complete the HNC Electrical Engineering you can move onto the full or part time HND Electrical Engineering program at the college or onto part-time or full-time degree courses in Scotland or elsewhere in the UK or possible entry to year two of BEng Electrical Power Systems at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course will be taught in two 18 week blocks with class sessions lasting two hours. You will also be required to work by self-study out with timetabled class contact and arrange lab entry for additional practical activities out with timetabled class contact within course study groups.
Assessment methods
Each unit will have a minimum of one learning outcome end of unit assessment which may also include a practical element. Some units have more than one learning outcome assessment which will be delivered within the timeframe of the unit.
You will also undertake a 1 Credit HNC Electrical Engineering Graded Unit 1 at SCQF level 7. This will be in the form of a 3 hour written examination normally at the end of May of year 2.
Additional Information
Materials
You will be asked to supply your own copy of recommended course books. You will have to supply your own writing and drawing materials along with a scientific calculator.
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Mode of Study:
Part-time
Part-time
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Start Date:
28th Aug 2024, 37 weeks
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Day(s):
Wednesday
Time:9:00 - 17:00
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Location:
Riverside Campus
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Cost:
£ 1045