Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Ellesmere Port

CostFREE
Duration300 hours
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus, full-time during the day. This course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding options may be available. You will need a Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject such as electronics, electrical installation, maths, or engineering to join. This Pearson Edexcel level 5 btec hnd electrical and electronic engineering qualification builds the theoretical knowledge and practical skills employers in the sector look for.

Who this course is for

"Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England BTEC HND - Level 5 - EDEXCEL is suitable for adult learners."

What you will learn

  • You'll develop theoretical knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering principles.
  • You'll apply practical skills used in engineering design and production.
  • You'll study digital systems and their application in engineering contexts.
  • You'll work with CAD and other engineering tools used in the industry.
  • You'll explore maintenance and fault-finding techniques for electrical and electronic systems.
  • You'll build understanding of engineering project management and professional practice.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of classroom teaching, practical workshop sessions, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework assignments and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. This is a full-time daytime course, so you will attend Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus regularly throughout the week. Your tutors will set assignments linked to real engineering scenarios to develop both your technical knowledge and applied skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, designing and testing electrical systems
  • Electronics engineer, developing circuits and electronic products
  • Control systems engineer, working with automated industrial processes
  • Maintenance engineer, keeping electrical equipment running safely
  • Instrumentation engineer, measuring and monitoring engineering systems
  • Technical support engineer, solving problems for clients and operations teams
  • Design engineer, creating specifications for new electrical products
  • Project engineer, managing engineering projects from planning to delivery

What you could study next

After completing this Level 5 HND, you can progress to a top-up degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering at university, which typically takes one additional year full-time. This is a well-established route for HND graduates who want full degree status. You could also pursue a Level 6 BEng or MEng through a university partnership. For those moving into management, a Level 5 or Level 6 engineering management qualification may support career development.

Apply on ccsw.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus

More courses near you