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HNC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EVENING YEAR 1

  • Start date:   August 2023
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7
  • Course Type:   Part-time (Evenings)

HNC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EVENING YEAR 1

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This course is for those wanting to pursue a career in electrical engineering at technician level. Covering all aspects of electrical engineering, the course includes DC, AC and three phase systems and machines.

Start Date: August 2023
Days of Week:  Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6.00-9.00pm
Duration:  2 years
Cost: £750 per year (PFG funding available)

  • What the course includes

    The course includes, communication practical skills, single phase AC circuits, mathematics for engineering, electrical networks and resonance, electrical safety, fundamentals of control systems and transducers, electrical machine principles, three phase systems and power electronics.

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Why choose this course

This course is assessed through a formal and written examination covering mandatory units, together with a mix of practical laboratory exercises and end of unit assessments.

Individual units can be studied to suit candidates.

Entry Requirements

  • NC in Engineering
  • Higher Maths
  • Higher Physics
  • Relevant industrial experience

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    Education:

    • Further study at HND/Degree Level

    Employment:

    • Enhanced employment opportunities

Interview Arrangements

If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for around two to three hours. Bring evidence of any qualifications stated on your application form. 

HNC applicants only: we will ask you to complete an aptitude test with questions testing some standard mathematics and English skills. 

For all applicants, the interview will involve: 

  • Interview with two members of the engineering team (10 minutes). We will ask you about your interests and why you want to study engineering 
  • You giving a three-minute minute presentation to the staff on the ‘Importance of communication in engineering’. This should include your understanding of the relevance of good engineering communication, what it is and why it is essential for a career in this area. You may want to begin by exploring the communication skills which you think an engineer should have. You can use Microsoft PowerPoint and bring the presentation on a memory stick on the day 

Fees, Finance and Funding

Click here to find out more about funding for this course

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