Introduction

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits of which 50 credits (earned from Unit 1 to Unit 3) are mandatory. It must contain a minimum of 65 credits at Level 4.


ELITC offers the following units of study for earning a BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF).

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Unit No	Unit Descriptions	Unit Level	Unit Credit
1	Analytical Methods for Engineers*	4	15
2	Engineering Science*	4	15
3	Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation*	5	20
4	Combinational and Sequential Logic	4	15
5	Programmable Logic Controllers	4	15
6	Management of Projects	4	15
7	Statistical Process Control	5	15
8	Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits	5	15
	Total:		125

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Entry Requirements

Applicants who are at least 18 years of age must satisfy at least one of the following requirments:

• GCE ’A’ Level passes in Mathematics or Science subject or equivalent; or
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 / WSQ-Advanced Certificate qualification in Engineering or equivalent; or
• Nitec/Higher Nitec / ITC qualification in Engineering or equivalent; or
• WDA’s Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Reading, Speaking, Listening and Numeracy or equivalent
• Mature applicants (at least 21 years of age) with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience but do not possess the required qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis
• International applicants must have English Proficiency with:

1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 5.50; or
2. A level of competence equivalent to a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 or equivalent

• Applicants should be free from colour appreciation deficiency.

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Duration:

The total minimum required Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for 8 Units is 480 hrs. This programme is offered either as:

• Full-time over 9 months which comprises a total of 3 trimesters. All classes will be conducted from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm on weekdays. Full-time students will have an average of 25 GLH per week.
• Part-time over 12 months which comprises a total of 4 trimesters. All classes will be conducted in 2 evening sessions during weekdays from 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm and 1 weekend session from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. Part-time students will have an average of 15 GLH per week.

Training Medium:

This programme is conducted in English.

Training Methodology:

This programme is delivered through lectures, E-learning, tutorials, lab, hands-on activities, role-plays, case studies, work assignments, group discussions and discussion forums.

Essential Requirements:

• Scientific Calculator: CASIO FX-570MS / CASIO FX-991MS / SHARP EL-506W / SHARP EL-520W
• Safety Shoes

Assessment:

Assessments will be conducted through the two components as follows:

• Continuous Assessment Component. This is to assess the student on a continuous basis throughout the entire trimester. This assessment strategy includes quiz, lab assessment, group project, individual work assignment with presentation, group-based assignment with presentations and other forms of assessment.
• Final Assessment Component. This is normally held at the end of a trimester. Most of the units require the students to undertake practical assessment and/or written assessment.

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Fees & Funding