Student Handbook 2024/25
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship HND)
Pearson BTEC
Engineering
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Digital Principles
- Engineering Design
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Electronic Circuits and Devices
- Industrial Power Electronics and Storage
- Further Maths
- Embedded Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Research Project
- Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
- Industrial Systems
- Analogue Electronic Systems
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
56 UCAS points; Applicants must have Level 3 passes in at least one of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Science or Technology (or equivalent), and a minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent).OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject.ROI Requirements
56 UCAS Points; Applicants must have at least one of Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Science or Technology at H5 Higher level and 4 OLCs (Grade O4 or above) Maths and English at Grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Grade O4 or above (Ordinary Level) if not sitting at Higher Level OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subjectWork Placement
You will need to be in employment or about to take up employment in a company relevant to your chosen profession.
What's Next?
Further Study
If pathways to HLA level 6 - 7 studies exist then participants may wish to consider continuing their progression as a Higher Level Apprentice. Successful completion of the Higher National Diploma with appropriate grades can enable progression to Year 2 BEng (Hons) degree pathway of related degree at Ulster University or similar degrees at other universities.Career Prospects
Whether you want to specialise in electrical, electronics,mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.Enquiry
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