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Engineering (Electrical & Electronic HND) (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship)

Pearson BTEC
Engineering

Course Overview

BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace either directly or via study at university and are also designed to meet employers’ needs. This programme enables employees to undertake a BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering . The programme is delivered part time day release over three years and the full Higher National Diploma programme includes 16 units. Years one and two both include one full day/evening of classes (5 units per year) while year three includes one full day/evening plus one additional evening (to cover 6 units) . This programme will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and incorporates a range of IT applications, industry standard software and simulation packages. Assessment is 100% coursework.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    3 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

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    Start Date
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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship HND in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

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
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Design
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Engineering Science 1
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Further Maths
  • Research Project
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Design
  • Electronic Circuits and Devices
  • Digital Principles
  • Electronic Circuits and Devices
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Industrial Systems
  • Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Electronic Circuits and Devices
  • Digital Principles
  • Embedded Systems
  • Industrial Power Electronics and Storage
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicable

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and OLC English and Mathematics at Grade O5 or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicable

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work 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.

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