HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (full time)

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Course Description
Entry Requirements
Progression & Assessment
Duration & Location
Fees
Further Information

Course Description

Course Description:

Programme Aims

to provide preparation for a range of technical and management careers in engineering.
to provide specialized studies which are directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are currently working or in which they intend to seek employment.
to enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment.
to provide a local progression route for students from National level programmes.
to meet part of the academic requirements of the Institute of Engineering Technology for Incorporated Engineer status.

Programme Content

The programme is made up of level 3, 4 and 5 units as shown in the table below. 240 credits are required in total. Introductory electrical and mechanical workshops are provided.

Units	Credits	Level	HND
Electrical and Electronic Principles	10	3
Further Electrical Principles	10	3
Further Mathematics for Technicians	10	3
Engineering Science	15	4
Analytical Methods for Engineers	15	4
Project design, Implementation and Evaluation	20	5
Electrical Power	15	4
Programmable Logic Controllers	15	4
Electronic Principles	15	5
Health and Safety and Risk Assessment	15	4
Electrical and Electronic Principles	15	5
Combinational and Sequential Logic	15	4
Utilisation of Electrical Energy	15	4
Further Electrical Power	15	5
Electrical,Electronicn and Digital Principles	15	5
Further Analytical Methods for Engineers	15	5
Engineering design	15	5
Personal and Professional Development	15	5

Units offered are subject to change

Teaching and Learning Styles

The programme will be delivered using a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, experimental work, assignments and projects. You will be expected to engage in self-study outside the teaching schedule and there are college facilities such as Friary Learning Centre available for this purpose. The college provides access to the internet and specialist software related to the course. We encourage students to incorporate work-related training in the programme by means of part-time employment.

Level:

Course Type:

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

A National Certificate/Diploma, with a PM or PPP profile..
120 points at 'A' level in technological subjects with supporting GCSEs.
Mature students with substantial relevant industrial or military experience will also be considered.

Progression & Assessment

Assessment and Progression:

Achievement, Assessment and Examinations

The student may be assessed through assignments, practical work, presentations, progress tests and examinations. Student membership of the Institute of Engineering Technology is encouraged.

Progression

Some universities may permit entry on to the second year of a degree course if there is a good match with the HND topics and if the grades achieved are high.

Duration & Location

Duration:

The programme involves two years of study (36 weeks) commencing in September until July of the following year. There will be at approximately 15 hours of class contact (usually spread over three days) and at least 15 hours of home study required on average each week.

Location:

Lincoln