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Engineering (Electrical & Electronic HNC) (Level 4 Higher Level Apprenticeship)

Pearson BTEC
Engineering

Course Overview

This programme enables employees to undertake a BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering . The programme is delivered part time day release over two years and the full HNC programme includes 8 units. This programme will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and incorporates a range of IT applications, industry standard software and simulation packages. Assessment is 100% coursework. Subjects studied include • Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Science • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Digital Principles • Engineering Design • Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Electronic Circuits and Devices • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher Level Apprenticeship HNC in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
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     Part time per annum fee to be confirmed
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

32 UCAS points with at least one pass in a related discipline, plus pass in GCSE mathematics (Grade C or equivalent ) OR a BTEC level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline.

ROI Requirements

32 UCAS points to include at least one Higher Pass in a related discipline, plus OLC Mathematics Grade O5 or above) OR a BTEC level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent.

Work Placement

You will need to be in employment or about to take up employment in a company relevant to your chosen profession.

What's Next?

Further Study

If pathways to HLA level 5 HND studies exist then participants may wish to consider continuing their progression as a Higher Level Apprentice. Successful completion of the Higher National Diploma with appropriate grades may enable progression to Year 2 BEng (Hons) degree pathway of related degree at Ulster University or similar degrees at other universities.

Career Prospects

Whether you want to specialise in electrical, electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.

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