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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC

Part-Time
Level 4
UWTSD
Tycoch
Two years

Telephone: 01792 284098 Email: he@gcs.ac.uk

Overview

Awarding body: University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 4 HNC course opens the doors to a wide range of local employers by providing you with higher-level skills required by local industry.

You will develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning.

The aim of this course is to develop students with the skills to work in the electrical and electronic engineering domain, and ability to solve engineering problems, design systems etc. through creative and innovative thinking.  

Students graduating from the proposed programmes would be expected to demonstrate the following skills:

  • The ability to apply mathematical, scientific and technological tools  
  • The ability to analyse and interpret data and, when necessary, design experiments to gain new data  
  • The ability to maintain a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction of new technology  
  • The ability to apply professional judgement, balancing issues of costs, benefits, safety, quality etc.  
  • The ability to assess and manage risks. 

Key information

You must possess one of the following:

  • A Level - DD/EEE
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma – PPP
  • EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma – Pass.

Plus, a GCSE at grade C or above in Mathematics and a Science subject. 

This course is delivered over one day per week (at the moment that is Monday for the first year and Wednesday for the second.)

Modules

First year

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Applications and Study Skills
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles.

Second year

  • Design of Electrical Installations
  • Micros Peripherals and Interfaces
  • Dynamics, Control and Instrumentation.

Assessment

Students are assessed by a combination of assessment methods:

  • Course work  
  • Written exam. 

This Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification can lead to a range of employment opportunities in consulting, contracting and manufacturing in both the public and private sector.

All students completing the level 4 course are encouraged to ‘top-up’ with the part-time Level 5 HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering course. The level 5 HND is also offered on a full-time basis.

Students can also progress onto the HND and subsequently would have the opportunity to move onto the BEng at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Course costs

£2,100* a year part-time.

For information on financial support - including tuition fee loans - please visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk.

Course duration

This course is delivered over two academic years at our Tycoch campus.

Additional fees

  • Travel to and from College, or placement
  • Photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Printing and binding
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning, further details can be found at Academic Office | UWTSD

*Please note that the tuition fees stated are subject to increase for future years of study. Please see the university’s website for further information.