Engineering - Electrical
Vocational qualification
In Chester
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Chester
You will be currently working in the engineering industry, would like to gain a nationally recognised higher education qualification, already have a level 3 qualification and prefer to study part-time.
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Course programme
HE and Professional: Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Leaflet code:
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Qualification gained
Foundation Degree in Electrical and Electronic Technology. -
Course summary
This is an employment-related degree that will be studied part time over 3 years (one day per week). It offers a mix of skills and knowledge which employers and professional bodies are looking for. The first two years are equivalent to HNC. You have the option to study for a further academic year to -top-up' to a BSc Degree programme and/or a 5th year to complete a BSc Honours Degree. The Foundation Degree is awarded by Staffordshire University. -
Modules and Key areas covered
You will cover: Personal Development, Mathematics, Design Principles and Project, Project work and special modules such as: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Electrical Power and Applied Electronics Technology. -
Who is suited to the course?
You will be currently working in the engineering industry, would like to gain a nationally recognised higher education qualification, already have a level 3 qualification and prefer to study part-time. -
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is through: Live projects / work-based project, Written assignments and reports, Formal time constrained assessment, Group presentations, Peer assessment / feedback, Practical assessment and Employer assessment. -
Work based learning?
In order to meet the requirements of the course you will be required to undertake work-based project during the third year of study. -
What equipment or resources might I need?
You will need a scientific calculator. -
Progression routes after course
On completion of the Foundation Degree you may progress to the BSc and/or BSc Honours degree in Manufacturing Engineering.
Engineering - Electrical