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Electrical Engineering

Fife College

Venues

Rosyth Campus

Content

This course will introduce you on to the higher level aspects of electrical engineering. You will take part in significant practical activities which are underpinned by a strong theoretical content that will guide you towards a career in electrical engineering. The academic level of this course is the same as year 1 at university.

You will study: 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.

Entry Requirements

Higher Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; or Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering; or NC Electrical Engineering (Level 6); or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Progression Routes

HND Electrical Engineering

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Engineering and Energy

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.fife.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy