LEVEL 3: DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (2850-90)

This level is ideal for learners with a firm understanding and practical experience of engineering technologies and principles, who require formal recognition of their existing abilities or who wish to specialise within a specific engineering sector.

This course focuses on the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to work in electrical and electronic engineering at an advanced level, including electrical and electronic procedures and the use of basic calculations and engineering science.

UNITS

Learners must take three optional units.

Mandatory Units

301 Engineering health and safety

302 Engineering principles

Pathway Mandatory Unit

358 Principles of electrical and electronic engineering

Optional Practical Units

328 Maintenance of electrical equipment and systems

330 Organising and managing engineering operations

332 Mechatronics systems principles and fault finding

333 Computer automated and robotic systems principles and control

334 Power supply, and analogue and digital circuit principles and fault

335 Electronic power control principles and practice

351 Advanced mathematics and science

ASSESSMENTS

Learners are required to successfully complete the following:

• Two online multiple-choice assessments covering the mandatory units
• One short-answer question paper for each pathway mandatory unit
• One assignment for each chosen
• One short-answer question paper if choosing the ‘Advanced mathematics and science’ unit

LEVEL 4: DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (9208-02)

This level is ideal for learners preparing for first-level management, with a sound knowledge of technical principles in one or more specialised branches of electrical or electronic engineering. It is also appropriate for someone who wishes to receive specialised training at a high level.

This course focuses on advanced electrical and electronic engineering, with a wide choice of units to provide a flexible route to career success as a professional engineer. 

UNITS

Learners must take minimum of nine optional units.

Mandatory Units

401 Engineering mathematics

402 Principles of electrical/electronic engineering

Optional Practical Units

405 Engineering planning and scheduling

407 Computer Aided Design for Manufacture

408 Data communication and networks

409 Principles and operation of electrical machines

410 Using electrical protection techniques for engineering operations

411 Electrical services and installation

412 Electrical supply and distribution

413 Testing and measurement of electronic and electrical systems

414 Programmable logic controllers

415 Principles of analogue circuits

416 Sequential and combinational logic circuits

417 Microprocessor based systems

418 Maintenance of engineering systems and equipment

419 Engineering design

420 Programming using C

424 Engineering procurement

ASSESSMENTS

Each unit will be individually assessed by one of the following assessment methods:

• Dated entry written exams
• Practical assignments

The full list of unit assessments can be found in the Qualification Handbook

LEVEL 5 ADVANCED TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (9208-12)

This level is ideal for learners preparing for, or working in, management, with a sound knowledge of technical principles in one or more specialised branches of electrical or electronic engineering. It is also appropriate for someone who wishes to receive specialised training at a high level.

This course focuses on advanced electrical and electronic engineering, providing a flexible route to career success as a professional engineer. 

UNITS

Learners must take six optional units.

Mandatory Units

501 Advanced mathematics for electrical and electronic engineering

502 Electrical and electronic engineering principles

Optional Units

503 Work-based project

504 Project management

505 Instrumentation and control principles

506 Electronic communication systems

507 Digital design

509 Principles and operation of electrical machines

510 Analogue design

512 Business management

ASSESSMENTS

Each unit will be individually assessed by one of the following assessment methods:

• Dated entry written exams
• Practical assignments

The full list of unit assessments can be found in the Course Handbook.