COURSE INFORMATION

This course is ideal if you are interested in progressing to university or developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of electrical and electronic engineering to make you work-ready for a career in this industry. You will also have the opportunity to study additional advanced units in mathematics.
he HNC and HND Electrical Engineering awards develop your ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electrical engineering problems and your knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical principles, electrical power systems, electrical machine principles and electrical safety at Higher National level. The awards allow you to achieve a degree of specialisation within the following areas:

  • Electrical principles
  • Information Technology
  • Three phase induction motors
  • Power electronics
  • Inspection and testing of low voltage electrical installations
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Electrical systems in hazardous environments
  • Control systems
  • Further mathematical studies
  • Electrical installation skills
  • Engineering quality

In particular the HND allows you to achieve a degree of specialisation within the following areas:
  • Inspection and Testing of Low Voltage Installations
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Electrical Systems in Hazardous Environments
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Quality Management
  • Electrical Installation Skills
  • Industrial Plant Maintenance
  • Synchronous Machines
  • Electrical Motor Drive Systems
  • Three Phase Induction Motors
  • High Level Engineering Software
  • Additional Control Systems studies
  • Power Supply Circuits
  • Switchgear and Protection
  • Standby Systems
  • Electrical Installation Design: Computer Aided
  • Advanced Mathematical Studies
  • One year full-time 
  • Three years part-time (day release)
  • Infill by arrangement 
  • Electrical networks and resonance 
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) 
  • Electrical testing 
  • Engineering Mathematics 3, 4, 5 (optional) 
  • Transmission lines 
  • Electrical motor drive systems 
  • Electrical installation design 
  • Transformers 
  • Power Electronics 
  • Utilisation of Electrical Energy in Buildings 
  • Graded Unit Project 
  • Direct entry into year 2 (HND) requires the full, successful completion of the related HNC with 15 SQA credits. 
  • For applicants who do not currently have the full 15 SQA credits, please contact us at info@fife.ac.uk for further support on the options available to you to be accepted onto this HND course. 
  • Higher Maths at grade 'C' or above would also be desirable. 
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways Guide for more information. 
  • An engineer in the electrical engineering field; particularly generation, distribution, energy planning, research, manufacture, renewable energy, or other emerging technologies.
  • Scientific calculator 
  • Scaled ruler 
  • Protractor 
  • You may be required to take part in an informal conversation as part of the application process. This group/individual conversation may be an information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise.