This course is for those wanting to pursue a career in electrical engineering at technician level.
Start date – Aug 2024
End date – Jun 2025
SCQF Level - 7
Mode – Part time ( Evenings)
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Times: 6pm – 9pm
Duration: 2 years
Cost: £750 per year (PFG funding available)
Covering all aspects of electrical engineering, this course includes DC, AC and three phase systems and machines.
This course is for those wanting to pursue a career in electrical engineering at technician level.
It 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.
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.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Progressing students will learn from their course tutor is they require to attend a Bridge to Engineering course on the week of 10th-13th June full-time.
Direct entry students will undergo an aptitude test and will learn during interview if they require to attend a Bridge to Engineering course on the week of 10th-13th June full-time.
Following the completion of this course, you can progress onto further study at HND/degree level, and/or move into enhanced employment opportunities.
If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for around two to three hour- 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:
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