Electronic Engineering NC SCQF Level 5
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 5
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2+ years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course has been designed to enhance your employability, whether you are entering or progressing within the engineering industry,
Developing your knowledge and understanding in electrical principles, you'll explore how systems work and how to troubleshoot them effectively. You'll also gain practical skills in soldering, circuit assembly, testing and simulation, alongside studying maths, communication and engineering software.
Special features:
- Develop practical skills in a range of topics
- Study at our Linkwood Technology Centre campus
- Helps progression onto a Modern Apprenticeship or further study
- Specialise with optional units that fit your interest
- 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
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
- 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.
| Course fees 2024/25* | 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 2025/26 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.
Equipment
You will need to purchase PPE materials for this course (approx. £30). If you qualify for a bursary these costs will be covered.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto further study including NC Engineering Systems (SCQF Level 6).
Alternatively you may be able to enter employment within the engineering industry.
Apply for Electronic Engineering NC SCQF Level 5
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