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Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Grays

Cost£7,240.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Grays. Classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, part-time during the day, over two years. To join this course, you'll need a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in General Engineering or in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The level 5 BTEC HND electrical and electronic engineering qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and sits at the same level as the second year of a full honours degree. It opens routes into employment, professional body membership, and university top-up degrees.

Who this course is for

On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the engineering sector through:

Entering employment Continuing existing employment Linking with the appropriate Professional Body Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate] Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Progressing to university.

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant engineering degree programmes in subject specialisms such as:

Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Operations Engineering Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific Higher Education providers. After completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment.

Entry requirements

Pearson BTEC RQF Level 4 Higher National Certificate in General Engineering / Pearson BTEC RQF Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

What you will learn

  • You'll apply electrical and electronic engineering principles to practical problems.
  • You'll analyse circuit design and electronic systems.
  • You'll develop knowledge of power systems and electrical machines.
  • You'll study engineering mathematics and its application to real design challenges.
  • You'll explore project management and professional engineering practice.
  • You'll build technical communication skills used in engineering workplaces.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based sessions at the college. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks set against Pearson Edexcel's BTEC Higher National standards. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. There are no traditional written exams for most units; instead, you demonstrate your knowledge through applied tasks and written reports.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, working on design and installation projects
  • Electronics engineer, developing and testing electronic systems
  • Control systems engineer, managing automated industrial processes
  • Electrical project engineer, overseeing engineering contracts
  • Instrumentation engineer, specifying and maintaining measurement systems
  • Maintenance engineer, keeping electrical plant and equipment running
  • Technical sales engineer, supporting clients with electrical and electronic products

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a one-year top-up degree at many universities that accept the HND for direct entry into the final year.
  • Chartered Engineer status via the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology), which the HND supports as part of your professional development record.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 5 specialist units or vendor-accredited certificates relevant to your engineering specialism.
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