NC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (LEVEL 6)

NC
West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

The course is aimed at those wanting to study electrical engineering at a more advanced level and gain employment as an electrical technician with organisations such as manufacturers or utility companies. The course provides those essential skills needed, such as how to inspect and test an electrical system by using the latest test equipment and the ability to fully understand and analyse the performance of the system. If the system has electrical machines and motors, then we’ll teach you about those as well. Electronics and transformers are also covered to enable you to work with power supplies units and to further enhance what will be a great set of skills to see you well on your way to becoming an electrical technician.

The course includes:

  • Electrical systems including DC systems
  • Single and three-phase AC circuits
  • Electrical analytical techniques
  • Electrical machines
  • Complex circuit analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Communication
  • Interaction and Working with others
  • Why choose this course

    You will have the chance of classroom and laboratory work to develop your interest in electrical engineering.

    Learning outcome

    Education/Employment: apprenticeship or further education with a view to becoming an electrical engineer.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • Pass in National 5 level mathematics and at least another two subjects at the same level
  • We encourage students who do not meet the entry requirements but who have relevant experience to apply.

    We also welcome applications from mature students who do not meet the entry requirements.

    If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.