Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - PT Day - Year 1 of a 2 year course
West London Institute of Technology

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HNC - Higher National Certificate

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Uxbridge Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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HNC - Higher National Certificate

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Uxbridge Campus

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Who is the course forThis two-year course is suitable for young, mature adults seeing to reskill/upskill in the engineering sector.Study MethodsMixture of theory by lectures/teaching (70%), practical demonstrations/workshops (25%), tutorials/virtual learning environments (2%), guest speakers and field trips (3%) with 15 contact hours per week over 32 weeks during academic year. Student are expected to complete approximately 90 hours per unit for each 15 credit unit of independent study (i.e. on ...Read more

Who is the course for

This two-year course is suitable for young, mature adults seeing to reskill/upskill in the engineering sector.

Study Methods

Mixture of theory by lectures/teaching (70%), practical demonstrations/workshops (25%), tutorials/virtual learning environments (2%), guest speakers and field trips (3%) with 15 contact hours per week over 32 weeks during academic year. Student are expected to complete approximately 90 hours per unit for each 15 credit unit of independent study (i.e. on research and completing assignments) and unsupervised form of learning (e.g. e-learning, e-assessment, coursework, work-based learning, etc.).

How is the course assessed

Assessment is through a series of time-constrained written assignments which involve design projects, practical, simulation, posters, logbooks and presentations and tests (10%).

Where next - Further Studies

Students passing the HNC course will be able to progress onto the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) at Uxbridge College, with a view to completing a full degree programme at university. Many professional bodies also recognise the HNC for further professional study. Details of entry requirements for BTEC Higher National Diploma graduates into degree programmes at institutions in the UK and internationally can be at found

Where next - Job Opportunities

The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Engineering sector. Previous students have successfully gained employment in the following roles: production engineer, design engineer, project engineering, installation and commissioning, maintenance engineer, technical sales, technical trainers, technician, lecturers, quality control, etc.

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West London Institute of Technology
West London Institute of Technology , Uxbridge

The West London Institute of Technology (WLIoT) is a specialist higher education institution for Level 4 and 5 courses across...

West London Institute of Technology
Park Road Uxbridge UB8 1NQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.4 miles away

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