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Electrical Engineering

Ayrshire College

Venues

Ayr Campus, Kilwinning Campus

Content

Scotland has a world-renowned reputation for engineering and is at the cutting-edge of engineering developments. Engineers have an impact on every aspect of modern living and enjoy exciting career opportunities. If you've got a logical and inquisitive mind, enjoy problem solving and are curious to know how things work, you've got it in you to make a great engineer!

This course will give you a technical grounding in Electrical Power, Generation, Electrical Safety, and Instrumentation, and will cover the following subjects:

Engineering Mathematics; Communications; DC and AC Principles; 3 Phase Systems; Electrical Power Systems; Electrical Machine Principles; Electrical Safety; Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers; Networks and Resonance; IT Applications Software; Electrical Installation Skills.

Entry Requirements

Higher Maths and Physics or a technological subject, or NC Electrical Engineering (Level 6), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant HND course

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

7

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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