Higher National Certificate (HNC) Electrical Engineering
Start Date
Mon Sep 20 2021
Day / Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-9pm
Duration
2 years
Fees
£4000.00
This course is ideal if you’d like to pursue a career as an Electrical Engineer or progress onto a degree course at university.
The part time course is run over two evenings per week for two years. You will develop your skills and knowledge in electrical engineering covering key areas such as engineering science and electrical and electronic principles.
The course covers a range of subjects relating to engineering with emphasis on workplace application.
Year 1
• Engineering
mathematics
• Engineering science
• Electrical and electronic
principles
• Automation, robotics and programmable logic controllers
(PLCs)
Year 2
• Managing a professional engineering
project
• Engineering design
• Engineering
management
• Renewable energy
Students completing the HNC have the opportunity to progress onto the HND in general engineering.
Other progression to university courses vary by institution and you should check the entry requirements for any course you plan to take after an HNC.
An appropriate level 3 qualification.
Mature students may be offered a place without these qualifications,
depending on a satisfactory interview.
There are loans available that you can apply for to help cover the costs of course fees and living costs(if studying full time).
For more information or advice, contact our finance support services on 0191 490 4627 or 0191 426 4329. Our support funds team can also be emailed at support.funds@gateshead.ac.uk
Careers:
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Technicians
you could
earn:
