HNC: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 7

• DC and AC principles
• Electrical machine principles
• Three phase systems
• Electricity power systems
• Electrical networks
• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Electrical testing
• Engineering Maths 1 and 2
• Communications practical skills
• Combinational logic
• Fundamentals of control systems
• Graded unit

• One year full-time – this can be done at either our Rosyth or Glenrothes Campuses. If you would like to study at Glenrothes, you should apply for Electrical Engineering HND: year 1 which is the equivalent of an HNC: Electrical Engineering course
• Two years day release
• Infill by arrangement
• Open learning
• Distance learning

One of the following:

• Two Highers at Level C or above, one of which must be Maths with the other coming from Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies
• Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Level 6
• National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 6
• Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) SCQF ELvel 6
• Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) accompanied by a good academic reference recommending articulation to a higher level
• Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

• Year 2 of HND: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8
• Fife College has defined articulation routes in place for this course

You could enter a career as an engineer in the electrical engineering field, including:

• Generation
• Distribution
• Research
• Manufacture
• Renewable energy
• Other emerging technologies

• Scientific calculator
• Scaled rule
• Protractor

• You will be required to attend an interview