HNC and HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Pearson)
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HNC and HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Pearson)
The Pearson BTEC HND (level 4 HNC+level 5 HND) Electrical & Electronic Engineering online distance learning course provides you with a specialist work-related programme of learning that covers all the key knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to work and progress in roles with an electrical or electrical engineering bias.
If you are interested in a career in electrical & electronic engineering, are looking to progress further in your engineering career, and/or want to progress onto a top up Honours degree, this is the ideal course for you.
Earn your qualification from home with our flexible distance learning course. Fit learning around your work and personal commitments, and access everything you need at any time of day. You can learn at your own pace and simply submit your assignments when you are ready. You are in control of your course duration, therefore you can speed it up and slow it down to suit your needs.
Once completed, you will be awarded a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Basic Information
Awarding Body - Pearson
Course Duration a minimum of three months, and a maximum of three years
Average Course Duration – 10 hours studying per week = 18-24 months*
*Please note that this is a rough estimate, and the course duration will depend on many factors, such as your prior knowledge, level of commitment, and which units you choose
Assessment Type - 100% assignment based
Enrolment Dates - Apply any day. Enrolments take place on first working day of each month
Course Duration
You can choose between 2 or 3 year programmes to best suit your circumstances.
Which course length is best for me?
We advise all learners to consider how many hours they can commit to their course each week before selecting their course length.
Here are the recommended course lengths based on how many learning hours per week on average you can realistically dedicate to the course*:
7-10 hours of learning per week = 2 year course length
3-6 hours of learning per week = 3 year course length
You do not need to specify your desired course length until you submit your enrolment form, after your application has been approved.
Enrolment
We are transitioning over to a new and improved framework on 1st September 2024, with the qualifications having been refreshed to better reflect the needs of employers and modern engineering challenges and solutions. As registrations have now closed for the old framework, which was created in 2017, everyone who enrols from now will be placed on a free mandatory introductory course over summer, covering IT Skills, Report Writing, Harvard Referencing and Maths. Then, your HNC units will be released and available from 1st September.
If you wish to enrol soon, we strongly recommend enrolling ASAP to give yourself the summer to ensure you build your knowledge and confidence up on the four crucial introductory units, areas which we have identified as being major pain points for many of our learners over the past 10 years, impacting the ability of some to achieve the grades they want.
The summer months will be given as additional time for you to go through the introductory course and settle into your online learning environment, as opposed to eating into your chosen course length.
You will receive a welcome email which contains your login credentials to gain access to your Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Moodle, as well as information on how to use Moodle, where to begin, and general rules and guidance. You have the option to request an induction call where a member of our team will run through all of this with you.
Once you have completed the introductory course, you will then move onto the HNC units from 1st September. You will be required to complete your course within your chosen timeframe, but can request a 6-month extension for an additional £500, if necessary.
Learning Resources
All resources can be accessed at any time online through our online learning portal, allowing you to go through your modules as and when you like. You will benefit from comprehensive workbooks and detailed pre-recorded videos that you can access and replay whenever.
Fees
To view our course fees please click on the 'Finance and Fees' tab. If you are on a mobile, click on 'Overview' and change the page view to 'Finance and Fees on the dropdown menu.
Professional Collaboration
This course is newly ‘quality marked’ as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). In addition, The HNC is a nationally recognised work-related qualification – developed in collaboration with some of the top engineering employers across the UK, such as ALSTOM, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens, Railtrack, and The Engineering Council - for learners who are taking their first steps into employment or those already in employment and seeking career development.
In developing this course, Pearson has also liaised with:
● The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
● Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
● Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
By aligning to professional body competency standards, content and assessment supports learners to develop as professional practitioners for the future. This adds value for learners by offering them access to continuing professional development.
Tutor support during your HND
You will benefit from extensive tutor support throughout your time with UniCourse. You will be given the contact details of your tutor(s), and you may email them whenever you want, or you may request a telephone/video call.
Assessment
There are no exams, all assessments will be based on coursework assignments that you submit to us, in your own time, within your chosen course duration.
Enhanced Learning Credits
If you have served or currently serve in the British Armed Forces, you may be eligible to use Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCs) to fund your studies. To read more about eligibility and how to kick-start the process, please click here.
Colleges/Learning Providers
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Step 1
Request an information pack or submit an application form, with the option to have one of our course advisors telephone you to discuss your interest or application further
Step 2
Once you have applied, you will receive an email with our decision within one working day, and we will telephone you to discuss your application if requested
Step 3
Once you have submitted your enrolment form, necessary documentation, and payment, you will receive your login credentials and welcome email
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"You are provided with all the resources you need and the support is fantastic. I would recommend UniCourse to anyone looking for distance learning at their own pace."
„John Smith
HNC Student
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"I have enjoyed my course so far with UniCourse, I have found it a lot more flexible and can fit it around my hectic lifestyle a lot easier than attending college with assignment deadlines. Any problem I have had with the course have been answered very quickly. I would recommend UniCourse to others who are busy but want to carry on with education."
„Marc
HNC Graduate
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"From the start of the enrolment phase, UniCourse admin team made everything simple and clear how the course would be laid out with the program ‘Moodle’ I would be using. The course is a very convenient way to study even if you are already fully employed like myself and lecturers were easily contactable and friendly. Overall I had pleasant experience with UniCourse and would recommend them to anyone looking to improve on their education"
„Jonathan
HNC Student
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"My dream of finishing my studies has been possible only because of UniCourse, they have given me the opportunity to be flexible with my studies and hold a full time job all at the same time. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking to study and work at the same time. I have found them to be very helpful with all my queries and they are quick to help me solve my problems. This is so convenient for me - I can study in my own time and in my own home no need to travel to college at a certain time. After finishing my current HNC course I hope to start my HND with UniCourse. They are fantastic i am very pleased with them."
„Golam
HNC Graduate
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"With a full-time job and 2 very young kids, a normal 9-5 course was not an option. It was becoming increasingly difficult to better my career options. Finding UniCourse on the internet has really opened up my learning potential. Their professionalism, knowledge and flexibility are really first class. To sum them up in one word.... Awesome!"
„Adam
HNC Graduate
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"I have found UniCourse to not only be a very convenient way to study as I am a self employed full-time electrician, but also the course tutor to be very helpful. Whether I require help by phone, email or a live web session he is always available. The tutor also returns marked work very quickly allowing me plenty of time to make any adjustments. I have found UniCourse to afford me the best opportunity to progress my career whilst also continuing to work full time. "
„Lee
HNC Student
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"I have really enjoyed my experience so far with UniCourse.org even obtaining a Distinction on my first module. The staff and lecturers are quick and helpful with their responses to any and all enquiries and the video conferencing platform is very helpful when discussing intricate subject matter. I would highly recommend the course to anyone wishing to broaden their horizons whilst holding down a full time job."
„Richard
HNC Student
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"Great tutors, easy to follow workbooks, great support, would highly recommend."
„Daryl
HNC Graduate
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"Time and place were severe obstacles to me achieving a HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thankfully, the flexible options offered by Unicourse have allowed me to undertake my HND from home with them while working full-time. They have personalised my HND, allowing me to choose from many optional units. The traditional colleges I looked up did not offer option choices at all. I have also managed to complete my HND with Unicourse in a fraction of the time that would have been necessary at other colleges. I am really pleased that I made the right choice. The support I got was fantastic."
„Leonardo
HND Graduate
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"The flexibility of the courses and the professionalism of the staff make UniCourse a great way to improve your personal skills with a chance of a future career."
„Valentino
HND Student
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"If you want to succeed I personally suggest you apply to UniCourse. Why? After many years away from study I did my HNC. It was hard work but with superb help and guidance I obtained 8 Distinctions. This year I am doing my HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with UniCourse. Again, UniCourse are pulling out all the stops with high quality assignments, a one-to-one video conferencing platform, incredible feedback and comprehensive support when needed."
„Julian
HND Student
Module Details - How Will It Work?
The combined HNC and HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering course consists of 8 HNC units and 8 HND units. You will need to complete all 16 units before finishing this course and obtaining your HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The HNC consists of 3 core units and 5 specialist units. This offers learners a broad introduction to in these specialist areas, through the selection of optional units which can help prepare you for subject specialisation at Level 5. The HND consists of 2 mandatory core units and 6 mandatory specialist units. These units continue to build upon the essential skills, knowledge, and techniques learnt in Level 4 whilst teaching learners more subject-specific specialist skills. As you conduct further research into the HND, it is strongly recommended that you take a look below at the units you will need to study. By clicking on the unit title, you will be redirected to the official Pearson BTEC unit specification, and below many of the units you will see samples from our course workbooks.
U4001 Engineering Design
The tremendous possibilities of the techniques and processes developed by engineers can only be realised by great design. Design turns an idea into a useful artefact, the problem into a solution, or something ugly and inefficient into an elegant, desirable, and cost-effective everyday object. Without a sound understanding of the design process, the engineer works in isolation without the links between theory and the needs of the end user.
The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the methodical steps that engineers use in creating functional products and processes as an individual or part of a design team; from a design brief to the work, and the stages involved in identifying and justifying a solution to a given engineering need.
Among the topics included in this unit are: Gantt charts and critical path analysis, stakeholder requirements, market analysis, design process management, technical drawing, modelling and prototyping, manufacturability, sustainability and environmental impact, reliability, safety and risk analyses, and ergonomics.
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to prepare an engineering design specification that satisfies stakeholders’ requirements, implement best practices when analysing and evaluating possible design solutions, prepare a written technical design report, and present their finalised design to a customer or audience.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4002 Engineering Maths
The mathematics that is delivered in this unit is directly applicable to the engineering and manufacturing industry, and it will help to increase learners’ knowledge of the broad underlying principles within this discipline.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ skills in the mathematical principles and theories that underpin the engineering curriculum. Students will be introduced to mathematical methods and statistical techniques in order to analyse and solve problems within an engineering and manufacturing context.
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to employ mathematical methods within a variety of contextualised examples, interpret data using statistical techniques, and use analytical and computational methods to evaluate and solve engineering and manufacturing sector problems.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4004 Managing a Professional Engineering Project
The responsibilities of the engineer go far beyond completing the task in hand. Reflecting on their role in a wider ethical, environmental, and sustainability context starts the process of becoming a professional engineer – a vital requirement for career progression.
Engineers seldom work in isolation and most tasks they undertake require a range of expertise, designing, developing, manufacturing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the physical infrastructure and content of our world. The bringing together of these skills, expertise, and experience is often managed through the creation of a project.
This unit introduces learners to the techniques and best practices required to successfully create and manage an engineering/manufacturing project designed to identify a solution to an engineering need. While carrying out this project learners will consider the role and function of engineering in our society, the professional duties and responsibilities expected of engineers together with the behaviours that accompany their actions.
Among the topics covered in this unit are: roles, responsibilities, and behaviours of a professional engineer, planning a project, project management stages, devising solutions, theories and calculations, management using a Gantt chart, evaluation techniques, communication skills, and the creation and presentation of a project report.
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to conceive, plan, develop, and execute a successful engineering project, and produce and present a project report outlining and reflecting on the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages. As a result, they will develop skills such as critical thinking, analysis, reasoning, interpretation, decision-making, information literacy, and information and communication technology, and skills in professional and confident self-presentation.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4014 Production Engineering for Manufacture
All of the manufactured products we use in our daily lives, from processed food to clothing and cars, are the result of production engineering. Production engineers need to have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the possible production technologies available, their advantages and disadvantages, the requirements of the production system operation and the interaction between the various components of the production system.
This unit introduces learners to the production process for key material types; the various types of machinery used to manufacture products and the different ways of organising production systems to optimise the production process; consideration of how to measure the effectiveness of a production system within the overall context of the manufacturing system; and an examination of how production engineering contributes to ensuring safe and reliable operation of manufacturing.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to learn about the role and purpose of production engineering and its relationship with the other elements of a manufacturing system; most appropriate production processes and associated facility arrangements for manufacturing products of different material types; and designing a production system incorporating a number of different production processes.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4015 Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
The word automation was not used until the 1940s and it originated in the automotive manufacturing sector as a method designed to reduce labour costs and improve the quality, accuracy and precision of the finished products. We are all now very familiar with the sight of dancing robots, not only in the production of cars but in everything from washing machines to pharmaceuticals. As a result of this technology the products we purchase may have never been touched by human hands and we all benefit from a reduction in costs and improvement in quality.
The aim of this unit is for learners to investigate how Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs) and industrial robots can be programmed to successfully implement automated engineering solutions.
Among the topics included in this unit are: PLC system operational characteristics, different types of programming languages, types of robots and cell safety features.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to learn about programming PLCs and robotic manipulators to implement a set of activities, different types and uses of PLCs and robots available, writing PLC programs using a language of their choice, and program industrial robots with straightforward commands and safety factors.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4017 Quality and Process Improvement
Quality has always been the key to business success and survivability, but it requires organisations to allocate a lot of effort and resources to achieve it. The key to providing quality services and designing top quality products lies in the strength and effectiveness of the processes used in their development; processes which must be constantly reviewed to ensure they operate as efficiently, economically and as safely as possible.
This unit introduces learners to the importance of quality assurance processes in a manufacturing or service environment and the principles and theories that underpin them. Topics included in this unit are: tools and techniques used to support quality control, attributes and variables, testing processes, costing modules, the importance of qualifying the costs related to quality, international standards for management (ISO 9000, 14000, 18000), European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), principles, tools and techniques of Total Quality Management (TQM) and implementation of Six Sigma.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to illustrate the processes and applications of statistical process, explain the quality control tools used to apply costing techniques, identify the standards expected in the engineering environment to improve efficiency and examine how the concept of Total Quality Management and continuous improvement underpins modern manufacturing and service environments.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4019 Electrical and Electronic Principles
Electrical engineering is mainly concerned with the movement of energy and power in electrical form, and its generation and consumption. Electronics is mainly concerned with the manipulation of information, which may be acquired, stored, processed or transmitted in electrical form. Both depend on the same set of physical principles, though their applications differ widely. A study of electrical or electronic engineering depends very much on these underlying principles; these form the foundation for any qualification in the field, and are the basis of this unit.
The physical principles themselves build initially from our understanding of the atom, the concept of electrical charge, electric fields, and the behaviour of the electron in different types of material. This understanding is readily applied to electric circuits of different types, and the basic circuit laws and electrical components emerge. Another set of principles is built around semiconductor devices, which become the basis of modern electronics. An introduction to semiconductor theory leads to a survey of the key electronic components, primarily different types of diodes and transistors.
Electronics is very broadly divided into analogue and digital applications. The final section of the unit introduces the fundamentals of these, using simple applications. Thus, under analogue electronics, the amplifier and its characteristics are introduced. Under digital electronics, voltages are applied as logic values, and simple circuits made from logic gates are considered.
On successful completion of this unit learners will have a good and wide-ranging grasp of the underlying principles of electrical and electronic circuits and devices, and will be able to proceed with confidence to further study.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U4021 Electrical Machines
Electrical machines are used to convert electrical energy to and from mechanical energy. These are found in manufacturing, transport, consumer appliances, medical and other sectors. People will come across them every day in their home and at work.
Electric machines are bidirectional electromechanical energy conversion devices that can be looked in two ways; as a motor which converts electrical energy to mechanical energy; or as a generator which converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. Transducers and actuators are also energy converters and can be found in a wide range of industrial and domestic applications.
This unit introduces learners to the construction, modelling and characteristics of a range of electromagnetic machines and their practical application.. Among the topics included in this unit are: principles underlying the operation and construction of brushed DC, induction, and synchronous machines (motors and generators), electromagnetic transducers and actuators; and operating characteristics of electrical machines such as voltage, current, speed, torque, power rating, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and efficiency.
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to gain knowledge and understanding of the operating characteristics of different types of electrical machines and their practical applications in the industry.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5002 Professional Engineering Management Note: This is a Pearson-set unit
The aim of this unit is to continue building up on the knowledge gained in Unit 4: Managing a Professional Engineering Project, to provide learners with the professional standards for engineers and to guide them on how to develop the range of employability skills needed by professional engineers. The topics included in this unit are; engineering strategy and services delivery planning, the role of sustainability, Total Quality Management (TQM), engineering management tools, managing people and becoming a professional engineer.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to construct a coherent engineering services delivery plan to meet the requirements of a sector-specific organisation or business. They will display personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession and the environment.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5006 Further Engineering Mathematics
The understanding of more advanced mathematics is important within an engineering and manufacturing sector curriculum to support and broaden abilities within the applied subjects at the core of all engineering programmes. Students are introduced to additional topics that will be relevant to them as they progress to the next level of their studies, advancing their knowledge of the underpinning mathematics gained in Unit 4002: Engineering Mathematics.
The unit will prepare learners to analyse and model engineering/manufacturing situations using mathematical techniques. Among the topics included in this unit are: number theory, complex numbers, matrix theory, linear equations, numerical integration, numerical differentiation, and graphical representations of curves for estimation within an engineering/manufacturing context. Finally, learners will expand their knowledge of calculus to discover how to model and solve engineering/manufacturing problems using first and second-order differential equations.
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to use applications of number theory in practical engineering situations, solve systems of linear equations relevant to engineering/manufacturing applications using matrix methods, approximate solutions of contextualised examples with graphical and numerical methods, and review models of engineering and manufacturing systems using ordinary differential equations.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
Unit 5009 Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) were invented by the American Richard (‘Dick’) Morley in 1969, to be used in the manufacture of cars. Prior to that date production lines had been controlled by a mass of hard-wired relays. Using programmable devices in their place meant that changes in production could be implemented much faster without the need to rewire control circuits.
The aim of this unit is to further develop learners’ skills in the use of PLCs and their specific applications within engineering and manufacturing. Among the topics included in this unit are: device interface methods, PLC signal processing and communications with other devices, PLC programming methodology and alternative programmable control devices.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to research the design, selection and use of PLCs as part of a larger system, programme a PLC to solve an industrial process problem for a given application and illustrate the alternative strategies for using other available types of programmable control devices.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5010 Further Electrical Machines and Drives
Electric machines are used to convert electrical power to mechanical power or viceversa. They are an indispensable part of engineering processes and are the workhorse in both commercial and industrial applications.
The aim of this unit is to continue developing the skills in the use and application of electrical machines, particularly direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) drives. Among the topics included in this unit are: an introduction to electrical machines and drives, and their characteristics, starting and braking, loading conditions, ratings, and their control.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to learn about the operation of different motors used in industry, different types of industrial drives used in various disciplines, assessing the importance of electrical machines and their drives for a given industrial application, and analysing their performances and suggest appropriate solutions using a variety of possible methods.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5011 Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
This unit presents a wide-ranging introduction to the field of existing and renewable energy systems. There are many alternative sources of energy (some ‘green’) which can be converted to an electrical form, providing energy for transport, heat/cooling, and lighting, as well as energy for various industrial processes and applications.
Power electronic converters are an essential component of renewable and distributed energy sources, including wind turbines, photovoltaics, marine energy systems and energy storage systems. It is necessary to gain a clear understanding of, and be able to examine, the technical implications of providing sustainable electrical energy to meet the energy demand of the future.
The unit will also explore the potential impacts of climate change and why more, and different forms of sustainable energy sources are required together with the need for energy efficiency measures.
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to learn about the technological concepts behind providing a sustainable electrical energy supply for the future, the fundamental technical and economic processes, and drivers at play in the electrical power industry and how they affect the selection and use of energy sources.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5013 Embedded Systems
Embedded systems are a key element of modern engineering systems, applied in areas as diverse as agriculture, automotive, medical, and space, in industrial setting, and in the home and office. In many cases, embedded systems are linked together in networks and consist of a combination of hardware and software components to performs specific functions. Embedded systems are the basis of modern engineering design and practice, notably in machine-to-machine communication and the Internet of Things (IoT).
This unit develops the knowledge of computer hardware, focussing on the small, low-cost type of computer (i.e., a microcontroller), that are used in embedded systems. It then develops skill in selecting peripheral devices that operate external to the microcontroller and interface with it; generally, these relate to sensors, actuators, human interface, or data transfer. In parallel with this, learners will be developing programming skills, writing programmes which download straight to the microcontroller, to interact with its external circuit. Students will also explore
the wider context of embedded systems, learning how they are applied in ‘hi-tech’ applications, in many cases revolutionising our ability to undertake certain activities. Unit assessment will require the design, development, and testing of an embedded system, to meet a given design brief; this will develop skills which are in much demand in industry. A written assignment, exploring one or more of the many fast-moving embedded system applications in use today, will also be completed.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5019 Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
Almost every aspect of our lives relies on electrically powered, electronically controlled machines and devices, many of them digital in format. To properly understand how to make the most efficient use of these devices in a safe and economical way, it is vital to have a thorough knowledge of the underlying principles on which they rely.
This unit builds on the preliminary techniques and skills introduced in Unit 4019: Electrical, Electronic Principles and Unit 4020: Digital Principles. The emphasis in this unit will be in developing a structured approach to the analysis of AC single-phase and three-phase powered circuitry. This will help learners to arrive at the solution in the most efficient way, with the greatest probability of it being correct. In addition, learners will be introduced to the expanding use of computers, using specialised software to solve electrical, electronic, and digital circuits. This will allow learners to develop the necessary confidence and competence in the four key
areas of mathematical techniques, circuit analysis, circuit simulation and laboratory practice.
Successful completion of this unit will enable learners to manage increasingly complex problems and prepare them for the challenge of Level 6 academic programmes.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
U5020 Utilisation of Electrical Power
The supply, processing and usage of electrical energy is a leading preoccupation around the world today, with significant technical, economic, environmental, and societal implications. Engineers must engage seriously with this issue and need to be aware of the real and practical impact of their decisions.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of electrical power systems and power distribution, giving consideration to the advantages and disadvantages of alternative power sources. Students will learn about the construction and characteristics of power transmission
and distribution systems, including the interconnections of systems and their necessary protection. Students will also consider the economics of components, power systems and alternative energy sources, in line with emerging developments within the energy sector.
On successful completion of this unit learners will be able to explain the demands, sources and construction of electrical power generation and distribution systems, review the interconnections of power systems and their necessary protection, identify the requirement for engineering activity and describe new and emerging methods to optimise energy usage.
If you only want to enrol onto this individual unit or up to four units for CPD purposes, you can do this with Pearson's accredited programme HN Flex.
Entry Requirements - How Do I Apply?
A pre-requisite to gaining entry onto the combined HNC and HND is to have a level 3 qualification in engineering. If you don’t have this, you may enter by having work experience in the engineering industry, but without a Level 3 you may be required to pass one of our entry quizzes. Please contact our admissions team, who will be able to tell you if you meet the entry requirements and provide advice on what you will need to enrol on this course.
We may contact you to request further information before we can advise whether your application is successful. This is to ensure that you meet the entry requirements for the course. Where appropriate, learners may be required to complete a bridging course(s) before gaining entry onto a HNC/D.
How many points do I require?
The usual entry requirements for this course are a minimum of 64 UCAS points obtained from level 3 qualifications.
Examples of this includes:
1. AS/A2 A-levels in Maths and another relevant subject such as Science, at a minimum grade of C.
2. Extended/90 Credit Diploma in Engineering.
Can I be accepted with experience?
Yes. If you do not possess the relevant qualifications but have experience in the engineering sector, you can also be accepted onto the course. We consider each application on an individual basis.
Relevant experience includes:
1. Those who already work in the engineering sector and have obtained relevant skills.
2. Those who have obtained relevant skills through voluntary work.
Can I be accepted from overseas?
Unfortunately, no. Pearson courses are available to UK residents only.
All learners must have Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4, or a Level 2 equivalent.
A-Levels in Maths and another relevant subject such as Science or Engineering, at a minimum grade of C, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
Experience working in the engineering industry if you don’t have a level 3 qualification in engineering.
For individual guidance on how your work experience will impact your course application, email us at admissions@unicourse.org.
Payment Plans
If you would like to take advantage of the plan 1 payment option but it isn’t suitable to pay this all in one go, you have the option to pay at least 30% of this price upfront and then set up a monthly payment plan to pay the remaining balance (up to 15 months). Please state you would like to take advantage of this on your application form.
Please note: you are required to enrol before purchasing your course.Step 1: Submit your application form. You will receive an email with our decision within one working day.
Step 2: Once your application is approved (subject to eligibility) you will receive confirmation of this via email, along with instruction to submit an enrolment form.
Step 3: Once you have completed both forms, you can then purchase your course.
Progression - What Can I Do After My Course?
This course provides learners with a straight path to employment or progression onto a university degree course. Once you’ve successfully completed both the Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering you can progress onto the third year of a BSc (Hons) full university degree programme with the Open University. Many campus-based universities will accept this qualification as an entry requirement to year three of their degree programmes.
This qualification is approved by the Engineering Council as contributing to the requirements for professional registration as an Engineering Technician. Completing this course can help you on your way to achieving your career goals. For those already in employment, it is a nationally recognised qualification that can offer career progression and further job security.
Careers Hub
UniCourse now offer a comprehensive Careers Hub service for all our learners, which comes included in the package.
You can have one of our specialists take a look at your CV, cover letter, or personal statement, and provide you with extensive feedback on how to make improvements, to make the best impression possible.
Also, you will be offered the chance to talk through your options once you are finished or about to finish your course with one of our specialist careers advisors, who will recommend certain actions and point you in the direction of possible ways to keep you progressing in the direction you wish to go.
Opportunities After Unicourse
What can I do after my course?
The combined HNC and HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering builds up core skills and provides a breadth of knowledge and specialisation in electrical and electronic engineering. It equips learners with the knowledge and relevant qualifications needed to progress onto the third year of a full Honours University degree course.
1. Progression into employment
2. Improve current skills
3. Gain promotion opportunities
More workplace opportunities
The skills you learn as part of the combined HNC and HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering can provide you with the opportunity to take your first steps into employment in the engineering sector or can help those already in employment to progress further in their careers and gain promotions.
Some of the job roles this qualification can lead to include:
1. Electrical engineers
2. Electrical and electronics technicians
3. Other engineering professions or engineering technicians
Further education opportunities
The Level 5 BTEC HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is recognised by many Higher Education Providers – such as the Open University – as meeting admission requirements for progression onto degree courses in related areas such as:
1. Electrical engineering
2. Electronics
3. Communications engineering
Will my chosen University accept this qualification?
The combined HNC and HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification will allow you to apply for year 3 of a BSc (Hons) degree with the Open University. Many campus-based universities will also accept this qualification as an entry requirement to the final year of their degree programmes.
Please check with the university you have in mind.
Pearson's Degree Finder Tool
Pearson's Degree Finder tool has been created for learners studying a Pearson BTEC Higher National qualification who are looking for progression options to university.
You can use this tool before, during or after completing your Pearson course to help you plan your next steps
The Degree Finder also features Pearson's Recognition Map where you can browse the institutions who have formally recognised that they will consider applications from Higher National learners.
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