HNC Engineering: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

In a nutshell

The aim of the course is to produce a highly qualified and knowledgeable engineer who can meet the requirements of industry. This is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work-related emphasis, nationally recognised by employers.

This course is for...

…you want a career in engineering

…you prefer vocational, hands-on courses

…you’d like to study further in engineering

Course content

The course provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector.

You will study units including:

Year 1

• Electronics

• Electrical technology

• Engineering mathematics

Year 2

• Programmable logic controllers

• Control and instrumentation

• Introduction to power systems

You will learn through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed via coursework and examination.

Entry Requirements

You would usually need at least one of the following:

• A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Merit
• DD at A Level
• DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate
• Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes

Plus: GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include maths and English Language (or equivalent). Mature students with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

Additional information

You can progress onto a HND Engineering or a related Foundation Degree.

Employment opportunities can be found in a wide range of organisations from multinational firms to local companies. There are many exciting career options including:

• broadcast engineer
• electrical engineer
• control and instrumentation engineer
• electronics engineer
• manufacturing systems engineer

You will attend college eight hours per week, 30 weeks per year.