Electrical Engineering 2018 - 2019

For the future you want

Fully equipped electrical workshops and an electrical laboratory enables the team to deliver an interactive and practical element to all aspects of the electrical curriculum. Microcontrollers and a robotic arm help introduce programming and control concepts to HNC students.

FACILITIES

Edinburgh College is a peaceful and well organised learning environment, featuring nice and effectively designed facilities.

SARI JOKINEN BENG ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

If you are looking to train as an electrician or electrical engineer, we have a range of courses to support you in your specialist training. Courses cover areas such as power systems, electrical installation, generator and motors, signal processing and microcontroller programming as well as more general electrical theory. You can study from entry level to Bachelors in Engineering (BEng) Degree, with fast-track options to university and we offer both full and part-time study options to suit your needs.

To prepare you for your future employment, you will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the electrical engineering industry and you will use up-to-date technology and equipment in industry‑standard workshops. We also work closely with key industry partners. These connections can help you to find part-time work, develop practical skills and seek employment after graduation. We encourage and support you in seeking relevant work experience to enhance your employability upon completion of your chosen course.

PARTNERS

Our pre-apprenticeship course offers a work placement to gain industry experience.

Edinburgh College is a great environment to learn in and there is a course for everyone

BEN HUTTON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING NC HIGHER

Upon leaving college students have successfully gained employment with companies such as NHS, Virgin Trains, Scottish Power, Edinburgh University and smaller local businesses.

Moving on from his modern apprenticeship Rhys applied to continue his studies on a part-time basis at Edinburgh College with the support of his employer. Starting with a HNC he is now in the final year studying at the college 1 day per week.

SPOTLIGHTRHYS WOODS // FORTH PORTS PLC

The ScottishPower sponsored Engineering Foundation Programme is one of the many ways we are investing in young people. Students who attend this programme at Edinburgh College form part of ScottishPower’s business strategy to grow our technical talent pipeline, as we address the challenges of replenishing our workforce in response to the skills shortage in Engineering.

SCOTTISHPOWER

Students attend college for 18 weeks and will spend time at ScottishPower’s training facility at Cumbernauld. Here they are continually assessed for attendance, attitude and attainment, and dependant on business needs, the overall top performing students could be offered apprenticeships with ScottishPower.

Edinburgh College runs an Electrical Engineering NC course which attracts sponsorship from ScottishPower. Students receive £200 a month from ScottishPower on top of their bursary payment.

Our affiliated ScottishPower course offers the chance to gain an apprenticeship.

Rhys originally started at Edinburgh College as a full-time student and studied a range of subjects including electrical principles, maths, testing and measurement and wiring skills. On completing the Electrical Engineering NC Higher course he successfully gained an apprenticeship through Trained Up and secured a position with Forth Ports Plc. As part of his training he returned to Edinburgh College to complete the practical element.

“Studying at Edinburgh College has helped a great amount as the courses are tailored perfectly for the industry I work in. Before I got an apprenticeship the NC helped prepare me for the job and gave me an advantage when it came to interviews and applications”

We train apprentices from a range of companies such as EDF, Leonardo, NHS and, most recently, Virgin Trains.

Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5

Level 6Equivalent toHighers

Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher

Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION

Electrical Engineering NC Higher (Jan Start)

Electrical Skills (SCP)

Electrical Engineering NC Level 5

Electrical Engineering NC (Scotti sh Power)

Electrical Installati on Pre-Apprenti ceship

Electronics for Sound Technicians*

Electrical Engineering NC Higher

Modern apprenti ceship with Scotti shPower

*The completi on of this course can progress you to: Music NC Level 5 or Sound Producti on NC Level 5. Delivered by the Music & Sound Producti on subject area.

Electrical Engineering

Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)

Level 6Equivalent toHighers

Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION

University (year 2) or Employment

University (year 3) or Employment

Electrical Engineering NC Higher (Jan Start)

Electrical Engineering NC Higher

Electrical Engineering HNC

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

Modern apprenti ceship with Scotti shPower

Arti culati on to University

Indirect Progression

Direct Progression

Schools College Partnership

Electrical Engineering

Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.ukUsing our course guide

Use Career Coach to fi nd the right course to get to your

perfect career.

This course guide gives you an overview of the courses available to study in 2018/19 - MAKING YOUR COURSE CHOICE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE!

Courses have clear progression routes onto other college courses, university or employment.

Apply online or contact our course informati on advisors on 0131 660 1010or courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

Course Name: As it appears on the website I G F 8

Course Descripti on: Brief outline of the course. Visit our website for more informati on.

Course entry requirements: Entry requirements stated are minimum requirements and may be subject to alterati on. Please check the website for full entry requirements.

CampusG: GrantonMD: Midlothian

MR: Milton RoadS: Sighthill

Mode of att endanceF: Full ti meP: Part ti me

E: EveningO: Open Learning

SCQF levelWhat level the course is listed as on the Scotti sh Credit and Qualifi cati ons Framework.

I: The course is open to applicati ons from internati onal students.

IELTS = The Internati onal English Language Testi ng System

Electrical Installation Pre-Apprenticeship S F 5

This course is ideal if you are interested in entering electrical contracting, and would also be beneficial if you are looking to develop your knowledge in other aspects of construction or engineering.

SCQF Level 4 Minimum 2 passes.

Electronics for Sound Technicians Md MR F 4/5

This course will bring together essential required electronics within a practical sound Technicians role. It will give an insight to the repair of electronic equipment and safe use of stage electricity. The course has combined content applicable to sound engineers working on PA and stage electronic and electrical equipment. The sound production units will cover a general introduction to PA systems and the studio; including different component parts connections and levels of signals. The introduction to technical support unit will involve basic maintenance of instruments in addition to the different types of cables and connections.

No formal entry requirements but a minimum of maths and English at National 4 is recommended.

Electrical Engineering NC Level 5 Md F 5

This course provides fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to progress within the field of Electrical Engineering.

National 4 Mathematics and English. National 4 Physics or equivalent. Electrical Installation Pre-Apprentice course or equivalent. You must complete a test/exam at interview.

Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.ukElectrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Schools College Partnership (SCP)

Electrical Engineering NC (ScottishPower) I Md F 5

This course offers the chance to complete the Electrical Engineering NC Level 5 as a 6 month fast track course. It is affiliated with Scottish Power and you will receive specialist training as part of the course as well as learning about electrical principles, mathematics, safe working practice and electrical hand skills. The top students each year are offered the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship with ScottishPower.

National 5 Maths, Physics and English are preferable but other qualifications will be considered. National 4 Physics or equivalent.

Electrical Engineering NC Higher Md F 6

Learn electrical principles, electrical installation fundamentals, mathematics, IT and electrical hand skills. The areas will support you to advance to further studies in electrical engineering at HN level.

National 5 Maths English and physics. You must successfully complete a test/exam at interview.

Electrical Engineering HNC I Md F 7

Develop your knowledge to meet the needs of the commercial engineering sector or prepare for university study. Subjects include DC and AC principles, three phase systems, power electronics and further maths.

Higher at Grade C or above in Physics, Maths and technological related subject. A relevant NQ at Level 6 with 1 reference. Relevant work experience/qualifications will be taken into account. You must successfully complete a test/exam at interview.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Md F 8

Develop your knowledge and skills of electrical and electronic engineering to a high standard. You will complete an HND in Electrical Engineering before continuing with degree study at a partner university.

Two Highers at Grade C or above in Physics Maths or Technological Studies. A relevant NQ at Level 6 accompanied with 1 reference. Relevant work experience/qualifications will be taken into account. You must complete a test/exam at interview.

Electrical Skills (SCP) S P 5

If you want to become an electrician or electrical engineer this course provides the perfect platform to develop your skills and knowledge. You will learn hand skills and wiring techniques which are based around a domestic setting.

Each applicant will be interviewed and asked to complete a short numeracy test at SCQF level 5. Following this course, students can progress onto Electrical Installation: Pre Apprentice, or any Electrical NC course. Tuesday & Thursday: 13:45-16:15

Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SCO21213

For up-to-date informati on on our course selecti on or to speak to an advisor please call 0131 669 4400.

Our course portf olio, mode of att endance and campus allocati on may be subject to alterati on.

For the future you want

For more informati on please visit: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/coursesor call 0131 669 4400

edinburghcollege

#edinburghcoll

edinburghcollege

Visit our website for details on open days.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/opendays

EdinburghCollege

Electrical Engineering 2018 - 19