COURSE INFORMATION

On this course you will gain a large amount of practical experience in both electrical wiring installation and electronics. You will be introduced to various wiring techniques for installing domestic lighting and socket circuits using sheathed cable. You will also learn how to wire and install industrial conduit systems using single core cable. This course will also introduce you to digital electronics through practical exercises using logic gates. 
  • You will also study maths, communications, and IT to develop your core skills. 
  • One year full-time.
  • Soldering and circuit assembly techniques 
  • Introduction to electrical wiring 
  • Fundamental Electrical Systems 
  • Fundamental Electronic theory 
  • Electrical principles theory 
  • Safe Working Practices 
  • Electrical Testing and Measurement 
  • Industrial wiring techniques 
  • Transformation & Rectification theory 
  • Mathematics Craft 1 & 2 
  • ICT 
  • Communication 
  • Three National 4's or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained page for details) which must include Mathematics, English and a Science or Technical subject.
  • Successful completion of the three National 5 Mathematics Units or the two National 5 English Units will also be acceptable if the applicant has achieved these rather than National 4’s in these subjects.
  • In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 
  • National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 6 
Completion of this and further courses may lead to careers in the following areas: 
  • Manufacturing engineering 
  • Electrical engineering 
  • Renewable engineering 
  • Energy 
  • Systems engineering 
  • Modern Apprenticeships 
  • Calculator 
  • A4 folder 
  • Note pad 
  • Pens 
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler 
  • Online application 
  • Interview