Pearson BTEC Level 3 ND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering // Adult Courses
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Course Aim
The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering is aimed at providing students with the knowledge and
skills to follow a electrical and electronic engineering degree or follow a career path in electrical and electronic engineering.
The course consists of 10 units. Each unit consists of 60, 90, or 120 hours of guided learning.
Guided learning hours may be provided as lectures, seminars or tutorials.
Subjects
Students will study content in relation to the following subject areas:
- Maths and Engineering Principles
- Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
- Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
- Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
- A Specialist Engineering Project
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission
- Power and Energy Electronics
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Digital and Analogue Electronics Systems
Course Composition
36 teaching weeks spread over a year 720 guided learning hours 230 hours recommended personal study Total expected learning hours: 950
Course Information
Minimum Level Requirements
English Language Requirement: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent with no less than 4.5 in any skill.
Qualification: Foundation RQF level 2 or equivalent (A-Levels / high school Diploma).
Minimum age: 17 years +
Assessment
Assessment may take the form of individual and team based projects and presentations / seminars, tests, personal learning journals, exams, continuous assessment, portfolios, mind maps and organising events, which are all based on the college fair assessment policy
Certificate and Credits
Upon successful completion of the course you will be presented with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Course Start Dates
Students can join the course in September and January.
Applications for other start dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis after assessing the individual’s prior learning.
General Level / Experience of Staff
Staff come from a range of backgrounds, including academic and industry specialisms. From time to time we may invite guest lecturers or subject specific specialists to take lectures / seminars.
Staff teaching English modules hold a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL qualification.
Fees and Other Related Costs
Tuition fees for new students: £14,644 (this includes a £100 non-refundable enrolment fee).
Tuition fees for existing or continuing students: £14,544 per annum.
BTEC Registration fee: £202 (payable only once).
Total fees: £14,846
Books: A range of books are recommended to supplement teaching and are purchased at the discretion of the student. All recommended texts are available in the College library for reference purposes.
Progression
Upon successful completion and achievment of the required language level, students can progress to the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a electrical and electronic engineer pathway. Please see individual specifications for more information on each course.
Programme Specification
Please download the programme specification for more information.
ETC’s University Counsellor Services
When you study at ETC you will be assigned to our University Counsellor. They will help you to:
Find the university of your choice
Write your personal statement
Get letters of recommendation
Complete your university application
Find out about your extra curricular activities