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Course description

The course is designed for people interested in an electrical engineering career and contains a range of SQA Higher National Units that will develop understanding in: Electricity Power Systems, Electrical Machine Principles, Power Electronics, Electrical Safety, DC and AC Principles, Application of Electrical and Electronic Instruments, Application of Programmable Logic Controllers and Three Phase Systems. Core Skills include Mathematics: Technician 1, Communications, Digital Electronics and Combinational Logic.

Entry requirements

NC in Electrical Engineering, or 2 Higher qualifications at Grade C or above, one of which must be in Mathematics, Physics or Technical Studies. . An interview session.

Progression

The course will give students a sound foundation in engineering and could lead to employment in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation sectors.

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 24/08/2026 to 11/06/2027 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Scottish Borders Campus

Nether Road

Galashiels

Course provider

Borders College