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Course overview

Build on your current knowledge of electrical engineering in preparation for further study or employment.

Course description

This course is perfect for you if you want to build on the electrical engineering skills you developed as part of your SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification, and have the ambition to become a skilled craftsperson or operative.

What you will experience

  • Electrical wiring
  • Electrical principles
  • Electrical installation testing

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

Find out more about BYOD here

This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.

Find out more about bursaries here

Entry requirements

  • One National 5 pass in Maths at grade D or above – (Applications of Maths is not accepted)

Or

  • Completion of SVQ Level 2 PEO – with the addition of Preparation for Maths Craft 1
  • For those returning to education, relevant life skills and experience may allow entry.

Learning outcome

NC Electrical Engineering (SCQF Level 5)

Progression

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.

Education at NESCol:

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:

University

You would need to undertake further study at HNC/D level to progress to a range of university degrees.

Employment:

This course will prepare you well for future employment in an engineering workshop and possible progression to a Modern Apprenticeship.

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 01/08/2025Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Fraserburgh Campus

Henderson Road

Fraserburgh

Course provider

North East Scotland College