COURSE INFORMATION

This is a varied course in electrical engineering, mostly consisting of academic study with some practical work using simulation software. It provides you with a blend of learning which can lead to job opportunities within large and small companies alike, in industries such as the oil and gas sector, renewable energy industry, power companies and aeronautics.
The skills that will be developed during this course will help you to achieve employment within the Electrical Engineering industry. Skills listed below: 
  • Employability 
  • Problem solving 
  • Understanding engineering principles 
  • Numeracy 
  • Communications 
  • Hand skills 
  • One year full-time.
  • Electrical principles
  • Fundamental electrical systems
  • Electrical testing and measurement 
  • Electrical wiring skills
  • Electrical plant safety maintenance
  • Fundamental electronics
  • Circuit element devicesInstallation of PVC sheathed wiring systemsInstallation of trunking systems 
  • Engineering project

The Core Skills of ICT, numeracy and communication will be developed and certificated on this course.
One of the following:
  • Three National 5s which must include Maths, English, and a Technology or Science-based subject.
  • Certificate: National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 5 Group-A.
PLUS
  • 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.
  • HNC: Electrical SCQF Level 7
  • Electrical engineering
  • Modern Apprenticeships 
  • No added costs.
  • 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.