NC Electrical Engineering
This course is designed for the study of electrical and electronic engineering and enables progression to higher levels of study.
Further information on this course can be found here via SWAY.
Content
- Engineering: Applying Information Technology
- Electrical Testing and Measurement
- Electrical Plant Maintenance
- Single and Three Phase Induction Motors
- Fundamental Electrical Systems
- Maths: Technician 1
- Fundamental Electronics
- Engineering Project
- Electrical Principles
- Electronic Network Analysis
- Installation of AC Induction Motors
- Electrostatics and Electromagnetics
- Single Phase and Three Phase Principles
- Combinational Logic
- Communication
*Units are subject to change
Career Paths
- Modern Apprenticeships
- Traineeships
- Progress to university
Progression
Entry requirements
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
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, 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
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6