Looking to become an engineering technician? This course gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding that you'll need for a career in mechanical engineering. Successful completion of this HNC also gives you entry to Higher National Diploma or degree courses.

You'll be able to use state-of-the-art facilities at the college - such as our fully equipped mechanical lab, pneumatic and hydraulic rigs and computer suites running CAD software.

You'll be taught by staff with significant engineering experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.

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This course is for those wanting to pursue a career in electrical engineering at technician level. Covering all aspects of electrical engineering, the course includes inspect and test and three phase systems and graded unit.The course includes, communication practical skills, single phase AC circuits, mathematics for engineering, electrical networks and resonance, electrical safety, fundamentals of control systems and transducers, electrical machine principles, three phase systems and power electronics. Why choose this course This course is assessed through a formal and written examination covering mandatory units, together with a mix of practical laboratory exercises and end of unit assessments....

This course is ideal if you are interested in progressing to university or developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of Mechanical Engineering to make you work-ready for a career in this industry. Some of the units you will study are:
Engineering Maths Communications Materials selection Quality management Dynamics Statics & strength of materials Engineering principles Thermofluids Pneumatics & Hydraulics Graded Unit 1 

Full time Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering programme with a focus on Fabrication & Welding.

Successful candidates guaranteed an interview to start a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) programme working with Babcock. Alternatively successful candidates will be guaranteed progression to the next level of course in variety of engineering disciplines
The students will be given an Engineering Challenge project to work on where this will relate to shipbuilding sector.
Our Industry partner Babcock have endorsed this qualification to enable progress to a Modern Apprenticeship.

Are you already working in Scotland’s Electrical Engineering industry? Do you wish to enhance your career progression? Do you want to deepen your knowledge and develop your skills?

The HNC Electrical Engineering award is designed to develop and deepen your knowledge of Electrical Engineering. This programme will develop your ability to analyse and solve electrical engineering problems, and to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to electrical circuits, power systems, electrical machines and safety systems. It will also develop your practical skills in using electrical and electronic equipment.

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Electrical Engineering HNC is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. The course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the electrical engineering industry. You will learn many valuable skills needed to work in the electrical engineering field including knowledge of Electrical Theory and Three-Phase Systems.  

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the electrical engineering industry. You will also have access to Edinburgh College workshops where you will use up-to-date technology and equipment. The course is based in both the workshop and classroom ensuring that you get a...

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.

This course is for those wanting to pursue a career in electrical engineering at technician level. Covering all aspects of electrical engineering, the course includes DC, AC and three phase systems and machines.The course includes, communication practical skills, single phase AC circuits, mathematics for engineering, electrical networks and resonance, electrical safety, fundamentals of control systems and transducers, electrical machine principles, three phase systems and power electronics. Why choose this course This...

This course is ideal if you are interested in progressing to university or developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of electrical and electronic engineering to make you work-ready for a career in this industry.
Alongside the HNC Electrical Engineering course, you will have the opportunity to study advanced units in mathematics. DC and AC principlesElectrical machine principlesThree phase systemsElectricity power systemsElectrical networksProgrammable logic controllers (PLCs)Electrical testingEngineering Maths 1 and 2 Communications practical skillsCombinational logicFundamentals of control systemsGraded Unit

The HND in Electrical Engineering at SCQF level 8 is a continuation of the HNC in Electrical Engineering at SCQF level 7 and will progress the extensive learning achieved in the HNC. The course will be taught by staff with extensive industrial experience and will prepare you for a role as a Technical Engineer or allow progression to the second year of a degree programme at many universities.

You will complete a range of units such as:Electrical installation designBusiness awareness and continuing professional developmentElectrical networks and resonanceFundamentals of control systems and transducersPower electronicsElectrical motor drive systemsDigital electronicsEngineering Mathematics 2 - 4Electrical engineering graded unit 2 – Project-based