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Free Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, part-time during the day.

The course covers electrical systems, electronic principles, and engineering mathematics. You'll also study circuit design, power systems, and project management. It runs over 28 weeks. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC HND electrical and electronic engineering qualification prepares you for engineering roles or further study at Level 6.

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

Who this course is for

The units prepare students to move on to specific areas of electrical and electronic engineering at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision making. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of engineering situations. By the end of Level 5 study, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the industry. They will be able to perform effectively in their specialist area.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the program, applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 48 UCAS Tariff points.
  • BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering, preferably at Merit or Distinction.
  • GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in Engineering.
  • GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade 4/C (H) or above.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved Further Education Institution.

What you will learn

  • You'll study electrical systems and how they work in practice.
  • You'll apply electronic principles to real circuit design.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering mathematics and analysis.
  • You'll explore power systems and energy distribution.
  • You'll practise project management within an engineering context.
  • You'll evaluate engineering problems and propose solutions.
  • You'll build the decision-making skills needed for professional engineering roles.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at the campus. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, practical work, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and projects rather than exams. You'll apply theory to engineering scenarios and produce written and practical evidence throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, designs and maintains electrical systems for employers across many sectors.
  • Electronics engineer, develops and tests electronic components and circuits.
  • Control systems engineer, works on automated and process control systems.
  • Electrical project engineer, manages engineering projects from design through to completion.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps electrical and electronic equipment running safely.
  • Technical support engineer, provides specialist advice and troubleshooting for engineering teams.

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 6), a full bachelor's degree for those wanting to qualify as a chartered engineer.
  • Level 6 Top-Up Degree in Engineering, a one-year programme that builds directly on an HND.
  • Engineering Council registration, a professional step available after gaining relevant degree-level qualifications and work experience.
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