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Course Aim
The BTEC Level 4 HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering course prepares students for progression to year 2 of an appropriate degree, RQF level 5 or equivalent.
The course aims to provide 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 8 units. Each unit consists of 60 hours of teaching and 90 hours of recommended personal study time.
Guided learning hours may be provided as lectures, seminars or tutorials.
Subjects
Students will study content in relation to the following subject areas:
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Maths
- Engineering Science
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Digital Principles
- Electronic Circuits and Devices
Please note that some lessons may be delivered online.
Course Composition
36 teaching weeks spread over a year 480 guided learning hours 720 hours recommended personal study Total expected learning hours: 1,200
Course Information
Minimum Level Requirements
English Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.0 in any skill.
Qualification: Foundation RQF level 3 or equivalent (A-Levels / high school Diploma). Must include Maths and Science at level 3, equivalent to grade C or above.
Minimum age: 18 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's fair assessment policy.
Certificates and Credits
Upon successful completion of the course you will be presented with a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Graduates of this course will receive 120 credits.
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 are qualified to at least one level above to the level they are teaching and hold a relevant teaching qualification.
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 Relevant Costs
Tuition fees for new students: £14,600 (this includes a £100 non-refundable enrolment fee).
Tuition fees for existing or continuing students: £14,500 per annum.
BTEC Registration: £213
Field Trips: costs will be charged as incurred, but will not exceed £200 per annum. Field trips are optional and do not contribute to the overall assessment.
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.
All students are tested in English, maths and IT after registration at ETC. Additional support classes in English, maths and IT are included in the cost, if required.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the BTEC HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you can enter the BTEC HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering course.
Progression
Please download the programme specification for more information.
ETC’s University Counsellor Services
When you study with 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