Print this pageBTEC HNC Electrical-Electronic Engineering NQF 5
This 8 unit award provides an appropriate level of education for a range of technical and management careers in Engineering. It also provides specialist studies which are directly relevant to job roles in which learners are currently working or in whic they intend to seek employment.
Entry Requirements
National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a Merit profile.
If you have appropriate industrial experience you will be considered for admission on an individual basis.
Duration
The course is studied over two years, typically from October to June on a day release basis, approximately 30 days in total per year.
Course content/units
You will study a range of subjects including Analytical Methods, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Engineering Science. In the second year you will also undertake a Project unit where you will be able to develop a project using your own individual expertise and the skills you have developed through the course.
How will I be assessed?
All units are internally assessed through a series of assignments developed to allow you to meet the criteria set by Edexcel. The Pass criteria set the skills you must have for each unit, and the Merit and Distinction criteria allow you to show higher level skills such as applying appropriate strategies for solutions and critical evaluation.
Careers prospects/Progression
Progression is on to a HND or Degree courses, or employment for Higher Technicians.
Course Expenses
You will be required to pay a registration fee when you enrol to the awarding body Edexcel/BTEC . The registration is valid for 5 years.
A book list will be issued during induction.
Please contact the University Centre Yeovil on 01935 845454 for details of the fee remission policy for this course.
