Engineering
Overview
What will I learn?
The NC Electrical Engineering course equips you with a technical knowledge and understanding of the fundamental Electrical principles required to work in the manufacturing, energy, maintenance, design and process engineering sectors:
- Communication Core Skill Unit
- Mathematics Technician 1
- Engineering: Applying Information Technology
- Electrical Principles
- Electrical Wiring Skills
- Fundamental Electrical Systems
- Fundamental Electrionics
- Single & Three Phase Principles
- Electrical Testing & Measurement
- Transformation & Rectification
- Electrical Plant Safety and Maintenance
What qualifications do I need?
You'll need three National 5’s in Maths, English and a Technical/Science subject; a National Certificate in an Engineering Discipline at SCQF Level 5 or an SVQ 2 in Performing Engineering Operations
We will also consider your application if you are an apprentice or have relevant experience but no formal qualifications.
For a place on the course you'll need to attend an interview.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills required to apply for Modern Apprenticeships which exist within the following engineering sectors: aerospace; manufacturing; electrical power; renewable energies, engineering maintenance, engineering design and process engineering:
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course which includes:
- HNC Electrical Engineering HNC Engineering Systems
SCQF 6
Programme Information
Start: August
End: June
Duration: 1 year/3 days per week
Time: 9am-4pm
NCs:Additional Information
Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information
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