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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a an exam type
Do you want to develop your Electrical and Electronic Engineering knowledge and skills?On this HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management and learn how you can apply your skills in the workplace.You'll learn from engineering experts and study at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at Isle of Wight College. This brand new, £12 million facility, is packed with the latest tools, equipment and resources.You can study part time over 2 years on day release from your job.When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience in electrical and electronic engineering, backed up by a Higher National Certificate that could help you land your dream job or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HNC to an HND.
Location – Isle of Wight CollegeThe course takes place at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at Isle of Wight College.While studying at CECAMM, you can access our student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.
On this Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC course, you'll:- Study in the brand new, £12 million CECAMM at Isle of Wight College- Build knowledge in subject areas including analytical methods, engineering science, electrical and electronic principles, electronic measurement and testing, digital and analogues electronics, and combinational and sequential logic- Learn from engineering experts in seminars, lectures and group sessions- Work on an individual project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learnt- Put what you learn to work in your job straightaway, if you study part time on day release from your job- Have the option to continue your studies and top-up your HNC to a Higher National Diploma (HND) when you complete the course
Careers and opportunitiesOur Careers and Employability service can help you with career planning and you'll get access industry contacts, careers events and recruitment fairs during the course.After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.Areas you could work in include:- defence electronics- robotics- broadcasting- telecommunications- advanced product manufacturingJob roles you could work in include:- electronics engineer- product design engineer- aerospace engineer- application engineerYou can also continue your studies by doing an HND or Bachelor's degree.
Exam type
A levelA level:
EEE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level in Engineering or related subject.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
48 tariff points to include a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher in Engineering or related subject.
48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline.Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering based).
48 UCAS tariff points to include 1 Higher Level Engineering or related subject.
48 Tariff points.
Must be in an engineering discipline
Must be in an engineering discipline
Must be in an engineering discipline
Must be in an engineering discipline
Must be in an engineering discipline
Pass (D or E in the core)Acceptable T Level Subjects:T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Science, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
48 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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