Free Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course in Crawley. Classes run full-time at Crawley College, five days a week during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 5 btec hnd electrical and electronic engineering qualification takes two years to complete. You'll study through a mix of simulation work and practical activities, with teaching grounded in professional engineering standards. The course covers specialist electrical and electronic engineering content at a level that prepares you for technical roles in industry or progression to a full degree. To apply, you must be at least 18 years old and hold two A levels including Maths, a Level 3 Engineering Diploma at merit or above, a relevant Level 3 engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent work-based knowledge.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll study core electrical engineering principles including circuit theory and power systems.
  • You'll develop knowledge of electronic systems, components, and signal processing.
  • You'll apply engineering mathematics to solve technical problems.
  • You'll use simulation software to model and test electrical and electronic designs.
  • You'll carry out practical activities to reinforce theoretical concepts.
  • You'll explore the professional standards and practices used in the engineering industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching, practical lab sessions, and engineering simulation activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks linked to professional engineering standards. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Full-time daytime attendance at Crawley College is required throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer. Design and maintain electrical systems in industry.
  • Electronics engineer. Develop electronic components and circuits for products.
  • Control systems engineer. Work on automated and process control systems.
  • Electrical design engineer. Produce technical drawings and specifications.
  • Test and commissioning engineer. Verify electrical installations meet standards.
  • Instrumentation engineer. Maintain measurement and monitoring equipment.
  • Graduate engineer (trainee). Entry-level engineering role with a structured development programme.

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering. A full bachelor's degree, typically one additional year if you hold this HND. Many universities accept HND holders directly into Year 3.
  • HNC to HND top-up. If you hold a Level 4 HNC, this HND is the natural next step before degree study.
  • Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration with the IET. Professional registration available after relevant work experience alongside this qualification.

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