Wigan and Leigh College
UCAS Code: LEC1 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We reserve the right to interview applicants. Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
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Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
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About this course
You will develop the analytical thinking skills and principles of electrical engineering employers are looking for. This programme will develop your knowledge to become a professional engineer, designing innovative products and services, as well as taking responsibility for complex engineering systems. You will develop competence in analysis and evaluation in order to problem solve.
Employers contribute to the course content, so you will be learning the skills that meet the needs of your specialist industry. We have access to a range of employers as part of our guest speaker programme such as Sellafield, Electricity Northwest, Jacobs, and Cavendish.
After completing the HNC you are able to progress to the HND for a further year.
The IET accreditation on behalf of the Engineering Council is available for those who progress and complete the BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (top-up). Graduates will benefit from being able to apply for professional status as a Chartered Engineer.
As part of this course, you can take part in work placements which often lead to highly paid employment after completing your studies.
You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Power Engineering.
This course is ideal for those who want to establish a careers in the industry or progress in their current position.
Modules
The mandatory modules include:
• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Science
• Programming for Engineers
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Engineering Mechanics and Materials
• Electrical Machines
• Electrical Systems and Fault Finding
• Analogue and Digital Electronics
Assessment methods
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises.
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