NC Electrical Engineering

This course is designed for the study of electrical and electronic engineering and enables progression to higher levels of study.

  • Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Fundamental Electrical Systems
  • Electrical testing and Measurement
  • Single and Three Phase Motors
  • Electrical Plant Maintenance
  • Electrostatics and Electromagnetics
  • Fundamental Electronics
  • Single Phase and Three Phase Principles
  • Semiconductor Applications

  • Modern Apprenticeships
  • Traineeships
  • Progress to university

  • Relevant HND course

One of the following:

  • Three National 5 awards (or equivalent) including Maths and a science or technology subject
  • Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
  • Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

Additional Requirements:

  • Selection by a two stage interview process

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Falkirk Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

19 August 2024

SCQF Level

Level 6