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FullTime National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Vocational qualification
In Llanelli ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Duration
2 Years
The course is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in current employment and progression to future employment in a range of related occupations including: Design, Maintenance Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, Technical Sales, Teaching, Process Control and Plc Control
About this course
Normally students 16-19 years of age will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics and Science. Alternatively, a First Diploma qualification, an Intermediate GNVQ or an equivalent related qualification in engineering will be accepted. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
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Course programme
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Course Content
The course is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in current employment and progression to future employment in a range of related occupations including: Design, Maintenance Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, Technical Sales, Teaching, Process Control and Plc Control
Course Features
Incorporate health and safety, environmental issues and sustainability throughout the course
Ensure that the content matches the needs of industry and society at large.
Establish the relevance of engineering to real world problems
The course team are permitted to recognise learners' previous achievements and experience through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Learners may have evidence that has been generated during previous study or in their previous or current employment or whilst undertaking voluntary work that relates to one or more of the units in the qualification.
Provides a common core of study with related specialist units leading to employment, professional or academic progression to HE.
Provides the opportunity to specialise in a specific career discipline, or to choose an integrated programme.
Develops the range of skills,knowledge, personal qualities and attitudes that are essential for career development and progression within the broad engineering industry and related sectors.
Focuses on the practical application of knowledge and the development of work related skills required for employment within the electrical and electronic engineering industry.
Focuses on the practical application of knowledge and the development of work related skills required for employment within the electrical and electronic engineering industry.
Career Prospects and Progression
Students who successfully complete the course may progress to HND or Degree courses in related subjects. Jobs directly related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering include research design and development, Control & Instrumentation, Technical sales, Teaching, Maintenance Engineering, Process Control and Plc control.
Modules
Year 1 Communications for Technicians Electrical and Electronic Principles Mathematics for Technicians Principles and Application of Electronic Devices and Circuits Electrical Technology Selection and Application of PLCs Electrical Applications Mechanical Principles Principles of Software Design and Development Year 2 Business Systems for Technicians Engineering Project Further Principles Further Mathematics Electronic Measurement and Testing Microprocessor Systems and Applications Three Phase System Construction and Applications of Digital Systems
Method of Assessment
All unit assessments are criterion-referenced, based on the achievement of specified outcomes (graded as pass, merit or distinction'
Course Length
2 Years full time
Time of Delivery
Daytime
Campus
Graig Campus
Bilingual Provision
Students can use Welsh with their tutor
Entry Requirements
Normally students 16-19 years of age will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics and Science. Alternatively, a First Diploma qualification, an Intermediate GNVQ or an equivalent related qualification in engineering will be accepted. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
Full-time or Part-time
FullTime
FullTime National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering