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HNC: Electrical Engineering Rosyth

This course will introduce you on to the higher level aspects of electrical engineering. You will take part in significant practical activities which are underpinned by a strong theoretical content that will guide you towards a career in electrical engineering. The academic level of this course is the same as year 1 at university.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Distance learning

Location:

  • Rosyth

Start Date:

Aug 2024

Duration:

  • One year full-time – this can be done at either our Rosyth or Glenrothes Campuses. If you would like to study at Glenrothes, you should apply for Electrical Engineering HND: year 1 which is the equivalent of an HNC: Electrical Engineering course.
  • Two years day release
  • Infill by arrangement
  • Open learning
  • Distance learning

What skills will I learn?

  • Knowledge and understanding of Electrical and Engineering principles
  • Hands skills
  • Problem solving

What will I study?

  • DC and AC principles
  • Electrical machine principles
  • Three phase systems
  • Electricity power systems
  • Electrical networks
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
  • Electrical testing
  • Engineering Maths 1 and 2
  • Communications practical skills
  • Combinational logic
  • Fundamentals of control systems
  • Graded Unit

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HND: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8.
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.

What career opportunities are there?

You could enter a career as an engineer in the electrical engineering field, including:
  • Generation
  • Distribution
  • Research
  • Manufacture
  • Renewable energy
  • Other emerging technologies

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