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HNC: Electrical Engineering Glenrothes

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

Duration:

  1. One year full-time – this can be done at Glenrothes Campus
  2. HNC: Electrical Engineering course
  3. Two years day release
  4. Infill by arrangement
  5. Open learning
  6. Distance learning
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Who is this course for?

Anyone who is looking to enter a career as an engineer in the electrical engineering field, or proceed on to degree level study in this subject area at university.

What skills will I learn?

  1. Knowledge and understanding of Electrical and Engineering principles
  2. Hands skills
  3. Problem solving

What will I study?

  1. DC and AC principles
  2. Electrical machine principles
  3. Three phase systems
  4. Electricity power systems
  5. Electrical networksProgrammable logic controllers (PLCs)
  6. Electrical testing
  7. Engineering Maths
  8. Communications practical skills
  9. Combinational logic
  10. Fundamentals of control systems
  11. Graded Unit

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  1. HND: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8.
  2. 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:
  1. Generation
  2. Distribution
  3. Research
  4. Manufacture
  5. Renewable energy
  6. Other emerging technologies

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