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Free HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Hartlepool – Hartlepool College

CostFREE
Duration448 hours
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, part-time during the day.

The course is built around real industrial applications. It combines theory with practical work. Topics include electrical systems, electronic principles, and engineering mathematics. You'll study around 448 hours in total, working at a manageable pace.

You'll finish with an HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the electrical/electronic sector.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications. Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs & HNDs) are designed to provide a programme of specialist vocational learning at Levels 4 and 5 which reflects the requirement of professional organisations and meets the National Occupational Standards for each sector or industry.  Higher Nationals are recognised internationally by employers as providing learners with the key concepts and practical skills for direct progression to, or within, employment. This Higher National Certificate is administered and ratified by Teesside University, and is taught at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

What you will learn

  • You'll study electrical systems and how they work in industry.
  • You'll learn electronic principles and circuit theory.
  • You'll apply engineering mathematics to practical problems.
  • You'll develop skills in fault finding and testing.
  • You'll explore industrial control systems.
  • You'll understand health and safety in engineering environments.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Learning combines taught sessions with practical work. Assessment is likely to include assignments, projects, and practical tasks linked to industrial applications. The course has been developed in consultation with local industry, so much of what you study reflects real workplace contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, designs and maintains electrical systems.
  • Electronics engineer, works on circuits and electronic equipment.
  • Engineering technician, supports engineers in industrial settings.
  • Control systems technician, operates and maintains automated systems.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps electrical plant and machinery running.

What you could study next

  • HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the next step up from an HNC and a route into a full degree.
  • BEng in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, a full honours degree for those aiming at chartered engineer status.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 4 or above, combining work and study in an engineering role.
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