Electronic Engineering NC SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
This course will allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in electrical principles, fundamental electronics, and electrical test equipment and measurement.
You will undertake some degree of specialisation in practical electronics and electronic theory.
The course has been developed to enhance your employability, whether you are entering or progressing within the engineering sector.
Special features:
- This course is suitable for anybody looking to start a career in an engineering role. It is also suitable for those with a need to gain or enhance their practical engineering skillset.
- You can choose to study this course full or part time.
- You will primarily study at our Linkwood Technology Centre campus.
- This qualification can help with gaining a Modern Apprenticeship, and may cover elements within it
Entry requirements
- Three National 4s, including English and Maths OR
- A relevant SCQF Level 4 course or equivalent.
Course content includes:
- Communication
- Mathematics: Craft 1
- Engineering: Using Information Technology
- Electrical Principles
- Fundamental Electronics
- Electronic Test Equipment and Measurement
- Soldering and Circuit Assembly Techniques
- Electronic Simulation and Testing
Plus a range of optional units including:
- Semiconductor Applications
- Combinational Logic
- Practical Electronics
- Transformation and Rectification
- Computer Aided Draughting
- Mathematics: Craft 2
Equipment
All PPE will be provided.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
This is a practical based course with face-to-face classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
How long will my course last?
Full time: 1 year
Part time: 2 or more years
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
- Technology Centre
Start date
August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
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Course fees 2023/24* |
Scotland |
Rest of UK |
International |
|
Further Education - Full time |
£1,008 |
£1,008 |
£6,960 |
|
Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) |
£88 |
£88 |
£352 |
|
Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) |
£528 |
£528 |
£2,112 |
* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you can:
- Progress onto NC Engineering Systems (SCQF Level 6), specialising in either mechanical or electronic engineering.
- Enter employment within the engineering industry.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Electronic Engineering NC SCQF Level 5
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