BTEC Level 4 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course in Nottingham

Cost£8,250.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

BTEC Level 4 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Highfields Campus, full-time during the day.

This BTEC covers core electrical and electronic engineering principles. You'll study specialist units alongside project-based work, lab investigations, and design tasks. The course takes one year full-time. Tuition fees apply, though bursaries may be available for some learners.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating and challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.

Electrical engineers are sought after worldwide across the private and public sector, from transport to healthcare, and education to construction.

We’ll develop your knowledge across a range of core and more specialist units. The course will suit you if you’ve completed relevant studies at an advanced level (A Level or equivalent) or have relevant industry experience and want to pursue a career in electrical and/or electronic engineering.

The course contains significant project-based learning including: laboratory investigations, design work, projects, case studies and tutorials.

You’ll undertake independent study and practical problem-solving alongside more traditional methods such as tutorials. You will develop your communication skills and the application of computers in engineering.

Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes.

Entry requirements

You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:

At least two A Levels at A2 BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma International Baccalaureate Access to HE Diploma T levels

Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff.

Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core electrical and electronic engineering principles.
  • You'll carry out laboratory investigations and practical experiments.
  • You'll complete design projects and engineering case studies.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills applied to real engineering challenges.
  • You'll explore specialist topics in electrical and electronic systems.
  • You'll build skills in independent study and technical analysis.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom tutorials, laboratory sessions, and project work. Assessment includes design projects, case studies, and practical investigations. Independent study is a key part of the course. You'll also take part in problem-solving tasks alongside more structured tutorial sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Highfields Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical Engineer, designs and tests electrical systems across many sectors.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers in technical and practical tasks.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps electrical equipment and systems running safely.
  • Electronics Technician, works on electronic components and circuits.
  • Control Systems Engineer, develops automated and control systems.
  • Electrical Project Engineer, manages engineering projects from design to completion.

What you could study next

  • HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the natural next step toward a full degree.
  • BEng in Electrical Engineering, a full bachelor's degree for those aiming at chartered status.
  • Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines work and study at a higher level.

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