HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

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Course Details

Course Code: 0106P31-1

Start Date: 11/09/12
Course Length: 550
Location: WCT - Cathedral Building, Deansway
Day/ Time: Tue 08:45 - 17:30
Fees: £2520

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Engineering

Automotive

Computer Aided Design

Electrical & Electronic

Mechanical & Manufacturing

Electrical Installation

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About this course

Is this course right for me?

In today’s competitive job market, you need a qualification that really stands out. Our HNC in Electrical Engineering provides you with a vocational programme of study that you can take straight into the workplace. You will develop your analytical thinking and learn important skills that will prepare you for a range of technical and management careers.

What makes WCT the best?

Our excellent links with employers in Worcestershire and the surrounding areas gives you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and advice from people already working in the industry. You will benefit from various pathway options that allow you to specialise in an area of interest that is relevant to your future career. Our natural progression routes between different programmes and courses make it easier for you to improve your qualifications and enhance your learning experience

How will I learn?

We deliver our HNC in Electrical Engineering over three different semesters within an eighteen-month period. During this time, you will attend College for one day a week. In your first year, this will be on a Tuesday from 8.45am – 5.30pm. In your second year this will be on a Monday, from 8.45am – 5.00pm

What will I be doing?

During your first year, you will learn the foundations of engineering and learn the fundamental skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the sector. Your second year modules will build on your first year of learning and will develop your depth of understanding with higher thinking and cognitive skills.

You will study the following modules during the course:

Analytical Methods L3

Analytical Methods L4

Engineering Science

Programmable Logic Controllers

Instrumentation and Control Principles

Electrical/Electronic Principles

Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Microprocessor Systems

Entry requirements

We aim to make our qualifications available to everyone who is capable of reaching the required standards.

You will need one of the following to apply for the course:

A relevant Level 3 or National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering, AVCE full award or GNVQ Advanced in Engineering
A Levels in Mathematics and an appropriate Science
Related work experience or qualifications deemed equivalent to those above

Assessment

You will be assessed on an ongoing basis through assignment-based coursework, although there are some internally set tests. You will be assessed by the College and then externally moderated by BTEC Edexcel.

What next?

Engineers work in a variety of areas, including product and process development, manufacturing, consultancy, research and development, data management, logistics, IT Support and Sales. Possible job roles include Applications Engineer, Project Engineer and Design Engineer.

To gain a supervisory or management position, you will need to consider further study in an engineering related subject. You can choose to ‘top-up’ your qualification to a Foundation Degree in Electrical Systems and Installation or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.