Electrical & Electronic Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma
If you are a trainee or an apprentice, this nationally recognised course equips you with the skills you need to develop your career in electrical or electronic engineering.
Entry requirements
You need three GCSEs at grade C or above in Mathematics, Science and English, OR a First Certificate/Diploma in a related subject, OR an equivalent Level 2 qualification. If you are over 21, you may gain entry to the course subject to a successful interview, and will be considered individually on your experience rather than your qualifications.
Course content
Year 1 Units - for 60-credit Subsidiary Diploma only.
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Communications for Engineering Technicians
- Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Electronic Measurement and Testing
Year 2 Units – for the full 120-credit Diploma:
- Engineering Project
- Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
- Selecting and Using Programmable Logic Controllers
- Microprocessor Systems and Applications
- Further Electrical Principles
Assessment methods
Assessment is on a continuing basis and will include phase tests and assignments.
Further study and career options
Successful completion enables you to progress on to our HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar level qualifications.
Funding information
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. Find out more about your payment options and how your loan could be written off at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans