Electrical Engineering NC @ SCQF Level 6
Introduction
This is a nationally recognised award in electrical engineering. This course satisfies one key element of the Modern Apprenticeship framework for engineering. It provides an excellent and thorough grounding into the disciplines that relate to electrical engineering and introduces the concept of domestic renewable systems. If you are looking to be employed within the electrical engineering sector or move towards the renewables industry then this is an excellent qualification to support you becoming a technician or apprentice.
The course also includes Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) EAL qualification @ SVQ Level 2 and is recognised by industry as the first year of a Modern Apprenticeship in engineering.
Course code
Location:
Dumfries
Duration
Entry Requirements
Four National 5, four standard grades at credit level or equivalent Intermediate 2, ideally including maths or a science or completion of the NC in Electrical Engineering at SCQF level 5.
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
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 equip you with a thorough understanding of the knowledge surrounding electrical engineering technologies. You will gain an understanding of how electrical circuits work, the variety of components and systems that you may encounter in the electrical industry together with the practical skills to help you gain employment in the electrical sector.
The practical skills will include a small project on renewable energy and it's integration into domestic properties as well as a practical exercise on how this connects into existing systems.
Assessments
Progression
This course allows for progression onto the Engineering Systems and Wind Turbine Technician Training course or the Higher National Certificate in Electrical Engineering at SCQF level 7.
Career Prospects
The course is aimed at providing opportunities for successful candidates to progress into electrical engineering apprenticeships, progress to HNC in Elecrical Engineering or to the Engineering Systems and Wind Turbine Technician Training course.
Additional funding information
You may be eligible for Bursary/EMA funding for this course, please contact a member of the student funding team for details.