Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The Higher National Diploma is a university-level qualification (Level 5) with a strong vocational emphasis. It is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment or the opportunity to progress to study at university.

For people currently employed in a related field, an HND provides the opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills, combining work and study and may be a more cost-effective alternative to university study. This course is equivalent to the first and second year of a full time university-level programme.

Our supportive environment for learning will give you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you with individual attention whilst studying. You will get to know all your teachers well and benefit from a supportive and friendly environment.

The Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been developed to focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Industries.

MODULES

Common Units:

• Unit 5002: Professional Engineering Management

• Unit 5006: Further Mathematics

Mandatory Specialist Units

• Unit 5009: Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Unit 5010: Further Electrical Machines and Drives

• Unit 5011: Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage

• Unit 5013: Embedded Systems

• Unit 5019: Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles

• Unit 5020: Utilisation of Electrical Power

The Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been developed to focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Industries.

Indicative Modules:

• Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Engineering Science
• Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Electrical and Electronic Engineering:

• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Testing
• Electronic Computer-Aided Design
• Engineering Design
• Further Mathematics for Technicians

There is strong emphasis on analysis and evaluation of subject-specialist concepts and procedures. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life, enabling learners to make an immediate contribution providing flexibility knowledge skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career.