Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
This qualification provides a thorough grounding in key concepts and practical skills and has been designed to meet the needs of those currently working or applying to work in the field of electronic circuit construction and manufacturing.
Fees are per academic year, subject to change
£1,995
£9,000
Is this course right for me?
This Higher National Certificate (HNC) programme contains engineering units and offers a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.
This course can be studied full-time over one year (two days a week) or part-time over two years.
Please note: full-time applications must be made via UCAS, you will need to use these codes:
- Pembrokeshire College – P35
- Course Code – H604
- Short Course Title – HNC
This programme is franchised from and awarded by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
- 48 UCAS Tariff points from A-level or vocational qualification
- Direct admission for applicants who have been out of full-time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry may be subject to interview
- Successful completion of current/relevant Level 3 programme with a merit grade or above and evidence of improvement from internal GCSE assessments or Skills, in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well.
The HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering course typically consists of the following modules:
- Electrical Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electronics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Embedded Systems
- Design of Electrical Installations
- Industrial Measurement Systems
- Research Study and Presentation Skills
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical examination
- Written examination
Successful completion of the HNC will qualify students for entry to Higher National Degree (HND)/degree courses in related subjects.
If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Find out about funding available for Higher Education students on our student finance page.
You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you are employed and following, or intend to follow, a higher apprenticeship programme with Pembrokeshire College.
Personal Learning Account (PLA) funding may be available for this course (subject to eligibility). Click here for more information or contact central@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
