Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF)

Course introduction

Introduction

Introduction

The Pearson BTEC level 4 HNC Diploma Programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is strongly vocational and forms a solid basis in Electrical and Electronic Engineering fundamentals. It aims to produce high quality, creative technicians and engineers.

BTEC HNC qualifications are widely welcomed by the employers, recognized by many international professional bodies and having access to UK and other universities to enter into the second year of an honours degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering subject to the respective universities’ discretion.

Successful BTEC Higher National graduates:

Have the ability to progress into suitable employment in the work place.
Can gain accreditation and valuable continuing professional development when in employment.
Are able to gain exemptions and progress onto Honours degree programmes in relevant subjects.
Are able to apply for membership of professional bodies.

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Admission Requirements

Candidate who is at least 18 years of age with GCE A-Level or other equivalent qualifications; OR
Level 3 or equivalent qualifications; OR
Mature students (at least 21 years of age with GCE N/O-Level or its equivalent qualifications with suitable industrial/commercial experience).

Course Outline & Programme Structure:

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits which must contain a minimum of 65 credits at level 4. The modules, levels and credit values are given below:

S.NO

MODULE TITLE

LEVEL

CREDIT

Core Units:

1	Analytical Methods for Engineers	4	15
2	Engineering Science	4	15
3	Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation	5	20

Specialist Units:

4	Electrical and Electronic Principles	5	15
5	Electronic Principles	5	15
6	Microprocessor Systems	4	15
7	Electrical Prower	4	15
8	Combinational and Sequential Logic	4	15

Module Synopsis

1. Analytical Methods for Engineers

Analyse and model engineering situations and solve problems using algebraic methods
Analyse and model engineering situations and solve problems using trigonometric methods
Analyse and model engineering situations and solve problems using calculus
Analyse and model engineering situations and solve problems using statistics and probability

2. Engineering Science

Determine the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems
Determine the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems
Apply DC theory to solve electrical and electronic engineering problems
Apply single phase AC theory to solve electrical and electronic engineering problems

3. Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Formulate a project
Implement the project within agreed procedures and to specification
Evaluate the project outcomes
Present the project outcomes

4. Electrical and Electronics Principles

Apply electrical and electronic circuit theory
Apply two-port network models
Understand the use of complex waves
Apply transients in R-L-C circuits

5. Electronic Principles

Apply testing procedures for semiconductor devices and circuits
Understand the characteristics and operation of amplifier circuits
Understand the types and effects of feedback on circuit performance
Understand the operation and applications of sine wave oscillators

6. Microprocessor Systems

Understand microprocessor-based systems
Design software, write and test programs for a microprocessor-based system
Design and build programmable interface devices

7. Electrical Power

Analyse three-phase systems
Understand the sources and effects of harmonics in power systems
Understand methods of power distribution
Understand the economics of components, power systems and alternative energy

8. Combinational and Sequential Logic

Design and build circuits using combinational logic
Design and build circuits using sequential logic
Design and evaluate a digital system

Method of Delivery

Day/evening classes taught by lecturers with academic and industry experience

Duration

TYPE	FULL-TIME	PART-TIME
Local	9 Months	12 Months
International	9 Months	N.A.

Award Criteria

Student must pass all the 8 modules to be awarded with the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Students must satisfy the minimum attendance requirements - 75% for Part-Time students and 90% for Full-time (both local and international) students - in all the modules for the award of Certificate of Attendance (COA).

Assessment & Grading System

BTEC LEVEL 4 HNC Diploma assessments are assignment-based. Assignment is a formal listing of tasks within a vocational context. The assessments will be at unit (module level). The overall grade for the Diploma is based on the learner's best performance in units at the level 4 or 5 to the value of 75 credits. Each Unit is graded as a Pass ('0' credit point), Merit ('1' credit point) or Distinction ('2' credit point).

Points scored = (credits achieved at pass grade) * 0 + (credits achieved at Merit grade) * 1+ (credits achieved at Distinction grade) * 2

Overall grade for the Higher National Diploma is awarded based on the table below:

Points Range

Grade

0 - 74	Pass	P
75 - 149	Merit	M
150	Distinction	D

Expected date of release of Assessment result

Assessment results will be available to the students within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment for that assessment cycle. Appeal (if any) on assessment results must be lodged within 7 days after the release of assessment results.