Engineering

Interested in a career in Electrical Engineering? Well this could be the course for you!

Scotland has a world-renowned reputation for engineering, and is at the cutting-edge of engineering developments. Engineers have an impact on every aspect of modern living and enjoy exciting career opportunities.

If you've got a logical and inquisitive mind, enjoy problem solving and are curious to know how things work, you've got it in you to make a great engineer!

This course is intended for people interested in perusing a career in Electrical Engineering and will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to progress onto higher levels of study at College or University.

This is a one-year full-time course with attendance of 3 days a week in College.  This qualification can also be gained on a part-time attendance through our HNC Electrical Engineering day release programme which runs one day a week over two years.  For more information contact Sarah Taylor, Curriculum Manager - Electrical & Renewables

Ignite your interest in electrical engineering. To join this course, you'll need:

• two Highers at Grade C or above in Mathematics and Physics or Technology subject.
• a relevant NC at Level 6 accompanied with a good academic reference recommending articulation to a higher level
• industrial experience and/or other qualifications will also be considered
• to attend an interview.

This is a one year full-time course with attendance of 3 days a week in College.  This qualification can also be gained on a part-time attendance through our HNC Electrical Engineering day release programme which runs one day a week over two years.  For more information contact Sarah Taylor, Curriculum Manager - Electrical & Renewables at sarah.taylor@ayrshire.ac.uk

Explore the core aspects of electrical engineering and specialise in key areas:

• maths in an engineering context and enhance your IT skills with various software application packages.
• develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical principles, incorporating DC and AC principles, electrical power systems, electrical machine principles and electrical safety.
• master Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and create programs for industrial processes.
• develop practical skills in installing domestic and industrial electrical wiring systems, and practical use of testing instruments.
• achieve a degree of specialisation within the following areas: Electrical Principles, Information Technology, Power Electronics, Networks and Resonance, and Programmable Logic Controllers

Throughout the course you will develop a range of communication knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of electrical engineers.

Upon successful completion, you could:

• progress to a relevant Level 8 course (eg HND Electrical Engineering)
• move on to a university degree via articulation arrangements, such as BEng Electrical Power Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University (direct entry to year 3, requiring 2 Grade Bs in projects)
• start your career with an apprenticeship or employment in a technician role within various companies, from local businesses to large multinationals, or in the wind turbine sector.

Gain skills and experiences that set you up for a successful career in electrical engineering. Beyond theory, gain hands-on skills for real-world applications. Acquire meta skills and transferable skills, enhancing your cognitive abilities.