BTEC National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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BTEC National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering(2010/2011)
Thames Gateway College Information:
This course runs at Thames Gateway College at CEME.
Duration :2 years (Part time)
Who the Course is For:
School leavers with Grade B and above in Maths, Grade C in English and Double Science, and those that are progressing from BTEC 1st Diploma/GNVQ Intermediate with merit in Maths and Science. Those in work with a good craft qualification such as 236 part 2 or Electronic Servicing 224 or 7261.
Assessment:
Assignment and phase test plus one externally set assignment.
Course Leads To:
Enabling mature students (Electricians or Electronic/Computer Servicing Engineers) with a good craft qualification to progress to HNC and HND courses by improving their mathematics and electrical/electronic principles to level 3.
Entry Requirements:
For BTEC Nat Certificate, a BTEC 1st Diploma with merit/distinction in Maths & Science or GCSE Grade B in Maths, and Grade C or above in Science (double) and English.
Part time Electrical Installation 236 part 2 or Electronic Servicing 224 or 7261 part 2 or equivalent qualifications. Those on an MA requiring a Technical certificate.
Content:
This course is a technician course of two years with units that include Engineering Maths; Engineering Science; Electrical Principles; Electronics; Electrical Technology; Health and Safety. Students will partake in practical and theoretical solutions to electrical and electronic engineering. The units are designed to give a broad range of subjects in electrical and electronic engineering as well as equipping students to broaden their minds to general engineering solutions. The students must realise that there is a wide use of mathematics within this engineering course.