COURSE INFORMATION

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.
  1. Knowledge and understanding of Electrical and Engineering principles
  2. Hands skills
  3. Problem solving
  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
  1. DC and AC principles
  2. Electrical machine principles
  3. Three phase systems
  4. Electricity power systems
  5. Electrical networks
  6. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
  7. Electrical testing
  8. Engineering Maths 1 and 2 
  9. Communications practical skills
  10. Combinational logic
  11. Fundamentals of control systems
  12. Graded Unit
One of the following:
  1. Two Highers at Grade C or above, one of which must be Maths with the other coming from Physics or Engineering Science (Grade D will be considered for exceptional candidates).
  2. Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Level 6.
  3. National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 6.
  4. Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) SCQF Level 6.
  5. Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) accompanied by a good academic reference recommending articulation to a higher level.
  6. Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
  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.
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
  1. Scientific calculator
  2. Scaled ruler
  3. Protractor
  1. You may be required to take part in an informal conversation as part of the application process.
  2. This group/individual conversation may be an information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise.