Pearson BTEC Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

This is a two-year part-time course and students attend college one day a week. The Level 5 HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in electronic and electrical technologies which are crucial to industry. With this course you'll have the opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge & practical ability and design skills. We'll support you as you develop cognitive, intellectual and thinking skills, and gain valuable key, personal and transferable skills ready for progression in employment or further study.

You'll be taught by specialists in the sector who are experts in their field and vocational training.

HND Programme Content

Year 1:
U35 Professional Engineering Management Level 5 M
U39 Further Mathematics Level 5 M
U45 Industrial Systems Level 5 M
U47 Analogue Electronic Systems Level 5 O

Year 2:
U34 Research Project Level 5 M
U44 Industrial Power, Electronic and Storage Level 5 M
U 52 Further Electrical, Electronic/ Digital Principles Level 5 O

The HND, awarded by Pearson, can be used as a stepping stone to B-Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. It can be studied as a stand-alone qualification or as part of a Higher Apprenticeship.

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (RQF)

- English and Maths GCSE at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C)
- Relevant employment or offer of employment.

Entry criteria are given as a guide, the course tutor considers all applications on an individual basis which means that he could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

How to Apply for a Higher Education Course at CRC

There are 3 ways you can apply for your chosen course:

1) Apply online direct from this course page.
Click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page by the course information. By clicking this button, you will be taken to our online application system. This system will ask you to create a new account if you have not created one previously. Once you have created an account you can apply for the course.

2) Apply through UCAS
When you have found your chosen course on the UCAS website, you can apply directly from UCAS. You will need to have created a UCAS account if you do not have one already to apply.

3) Editable HE application form
If you are unable to use the above ways to apply, you can also apply by filling in our downloadable HE Application form. This can be downloaded by visiting this page.

All forms will need to be returned to our admissions team at, The Admissions Office, Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge CB4 2QT.

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