South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering offers students a broad introduction to the study of Electrical and Electronics theories and applications via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector-specific skills and experience through the specialist units. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for more intense subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace activities. For this Electrical and Electronics Engineering pathway, students take the four mandatory core units, one specialist unit and three additional units.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Engineering Maths (Mandatory Core), Production Engineering for Manufacture (Mandatory Special), Electrical and Electronic Principles (Mandatory Specialist), Quality and Process Improvement (Mandatory Special), Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Mandatory Core), Engineering Design (Mandatory Core), Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (plcs) (Mandatory special).
Assessment method
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector-specific skills and experience through the specialist units in each pathway, with the opportunity to pursue a particular interest through the appropriate selection of optional units. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for more intense subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace activities. For the Electrical and Electronic Engineering pathway, students take the four mandatory core units, one specialist unit and three additional optional units.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- KC43
- Institution code:
- K82
- Campus name:
- Kingston College
- Campus code:
- K
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Provider is unable to consider international applications for this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MP
Successful completion of a full BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, with a minimum of two units with Merit grades, one of which must be a Maths unit, or 48 UCAS points from two appropriate full A Levels one of which must be Maths at a minimum of grade C. As the HNC demands significant analytical skills, all applicants will be required to have a formal interview and complete a diagnostic test to confirm that their Maths base is sufficient to be developed to Level 4. Additionally all students must have Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 (or Level 2 equivalent).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
References from an official email address (ie. NOT Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) This can be from your previous institution if you were a student in the last 4 years or from a line manager if you are currently working. Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, where they will be required to further demonstrate their suitability for the course and by taking a diagnostic test
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6500 | Year 1 |
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Kingston College
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5AQ