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HNC: Engineering SCQF Level 7 Group-A

The HNC Electrical Engineering is designed with a view to allowing you to meet the educational requirements to work as an electrical incorporated engineer. Both qualifications contain up-to-date and relevant electrical subject content and skills.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Distance learning

Location:

  • Rosyth

Start Date:

Aug 2024

Duration:

1 year Full Time

Who is this course for?

The HNC Electrical Engineering is for candidates wishing to meet the educational requirements to work as an electrical incorporated engineer.This qualification contains up-to-date and relevant electrical subject content and skills.

What skills will I learn?

You will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical principles, electrical power systems, electrical machine principles and electrical safety.

What will I study?

You will be able to achieve a degree of specialisation within the following areas: Electrical Principles, Information Technology, Three Phase Induction Motors, Power Electronics, Inspection and Testing of Low Voltage Electrical Installations, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems in Hazardous Environments, Control Systems, Mathematical studies, Electrical Installation Skills and Engineering Quality.
You will develop your ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electrical engineering problems.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

If you are already working in the Electrical or associated industries, you can use these qualification as part of your continuing professional development, or to upgrade your current qualifications.The qualifications provide a solid platform for you to proceed to the advanced stages of a Degree programme in Electrical Engineering (a Degree is required to satisfy the full academic requirements to become an incorporated engineer).
For more information contact the Institution of Engineering and Technology (www.theiet.org). Ask your lecturer about progression arrangements your college has with any universities.

What career opportunities are there?

If you wish to pursue a career in the Electrical Industry, the HNC will open up opportunities across a number of sectors, including: the electrical contracting industry, local authorities, design consultancies, the oil and gas industry and the renewables industry.
Some Employers may consider Graduate Level Apprenticeships or Modern Apprentices with these qualifications

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