Electrical Engineering HNC @ SCQF Level 7

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Introduction

The award is designed for individuals with acceptable qualifications or mature learners who upon completion wish to enter the engineering service, or renewable industries at technician level. 

This highly successful programme will develop your skills, confidence and awareness of Electrical Engineering. It will also aim to develop your study skills as a learner.

Succesful completion of this course may allow progresion to the HND in Electrical Engineering.

These courses are available for Full time students as well as employed candidates.

Location:

Dumfries

Duration

Full Time, up to 3 days per week. This course is also available as day release or evening attendance.

Entry Requirements

One of the following: 2 Highers (one must be a maths or physics-related higher) or a National Certificate Course in Engineering at SCQF level 6.


Entry may still be possible for mature students depending on prior skills and knowledge.


You will be required to attend an information and interview session with the course tutor prior to being offered a place on the course.


 If you are currently studying at the college, you will also require a positive progressing learner reference.

Information and Interview Session Requirements

Once we have received your application you will be asked to attend an informal information and interview session. This may be in person, virtual either through TEAMS or by phone but remember to tell us all about yourself in your personal statement!

This is a key aspect of the application process. You must confirm your attendance should you be offered an appointment.

During the information and interview session, we will ensure the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this.

Course Content

This course will give you a technical grounding in electrical power, generation, electrical safety, and instrumentation. 

The course is nationally recognised as the qualification needed by technicians working within the electrical sector.

Assessments

Assessments will be completed by project, practical exercise, e-learning and theory assessment.

Progression

This programme is designed to articulate to a HND in Electrical Engineering or a degree level programme.

Career Prospects

Employment within any part of the electrical engineering sector.

Additional funding information

You may be eligible for SAAS funding for this course, please check the SAAS website for advice on how to apply.

Selling Points

This is a qualification that many organisations look for when selecting engineers to work within their industry. You could also progress onto the HND in Electrical Engineering.
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