Electrical & Electronic Technology - HNC

Further Details
Course Code
LP51313
Location
Deeside
Duration
Part Time, 2 years – part time, Day Release.

Students on this course will be required to undertake periods of self study, additional to taught hours

This programme is delivered through face-to-face sessions at our Coleg Cambria Deeside Campus.

Please note that where work placements are not able to be fulfilled for safety reasons we will adapt modules to include work related projects in a way that will still develop your work based skills.
Department
Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance
Start Date
01 Aug 2025
End Date
31 Jul 2027
Course Overview
The HNC in Electrical Technology is offered at Coleg Cambria (Deeside Campus) through a collaborative agreement with Wrexham University. It comprises of a two year part-time study with day release and requires the completion of vocationally-specific modules.

The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to those vocations and professions within which students are employed.

HNCs are benchmark qualifications for Engineering Technicians, recognised by industry and essential for certain positions in HM Forces. Our HNC course introduces you to the fundamentals of electrical engineering science, business and management skills you will need to succeed and provide you with an opportunity to hone your maths and IT skills.

This is a course for applicants who are employed in a relevant engineering field. Employers will be required to support their employees with time to attend the course and carry out their studies, with no requirement for the hours to be made up elsewhere, or deductions in salary.

Modules Year 1

ENG447 - Electronics A (10crdt)
ENG430 - Engineering Design (10crdt)
ENG429 - Electrical Science (20crdt)
ENG427 - Engineering Mathematics (20crdt)
ENG438 - Instrumentation & Control (20crdt)

Modules Year 2

ENG432 - Programmable Logic Controllers (20crdt)
ENG426 - Business & Management Techniques (20crdt)
ENG503 - Project (20crdt)
ENG505 - Electrical & Electronic Principles (10crdt)




A mixture of written reports, presentations, project portfolios, practical activities and timed examinations.
For entry to the HNC Electrical Technology course, a successful applicant should hold:

Progressing from Coleg Cambria Level 3 Programmes

Level 3 – Day Release – Qualification in relevant subjects (64 UCAS points) attaining at MM

or

Level 3 – Extended Diploma – Qualification in relevant subjects (64 UCAS points) attaining MPP

Other Applications

Experience in an equivalent field, with a Level 3 qualification. These will be examined on a case by case basis, to determine suitability for the course. An online entry test may be required to analyse applicants’ standard of maths and mechanical engineering knowledge.

or

A levels (with AS additional) in Maths and Science achieved at AB (64 UCAS points)

Upon completion learners could progress onto further Higher Education courses such as Foundation Industrial Engineering (FdEng) and BEng (Hons) degree.
£2,000 per academic year (24 / 26)
(£4,000 total over 2 years 24 / 26)

Annual fees may increase in line with inflation for all students beginning their studies in 2025/26 or 2026/27.

Please use Wrexham University as the Institution on your Student Finance application.

[Please note this course specification is subject to change]

No set uniform required.

All learners require the following for all lessons of the HNC course:
Notebook
Pens and Pencils
Ruler
Scientific calculator



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