BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF)

Course details

Unit No. Unit Descriptions Unit Level Unit Credit

1 Analytical Methods for Engineers* 4 15

2 Engineering Science* 4 15

3 Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation* 5 20

4 Electrical and Electronic Principles* 5 15

5 Business Improvement Techniques 5 15

6 Programmable Logic Controllers 4 15

7 Further Analytical Methods for Engineers 5 15

8 Statistical Process Control 5 15

9 Management of Projects 4 15

10 Electronic Principles 5 15

11 Advanced Mathematics for Engineering 5 15

12 Combinational and Sequential Logic 4 15

13 Managing the Work of Individuals and Teams 5 15

14 Computer Programming Techniques 4 15

15 Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits 5 15

16 Telecommunication Principles 5 15

Total: 245

Entry Requirements:

Applicants who are at least 18 years of age with:

Full GCE 'A' Level or equivalent; or

Pearson BTEC Level 3 / WSQ-Advanced Certificate qualification in Engineering or equivalent; or

Higher Nitec / ITC qualification in Engineering or equivalent; or

WDA's Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Reading, Speaking, Listening and Numeracy or equivalent

Mature applicants with at least 21 years of age who have a minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience will be considered on a case by case basis

Foreign applicants must have English Proficiency with:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 5.50; or

A level of competence equivalent to a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 or equivalent

Applicants should be free from colour appreciation deficiency.


Training Medium:

This programme is conducted in English.

Training Methodology:

This programme is delivered through lectures, E-learning, tutorials, lab, hands-on activities, role-plays, case studies, work assignments, group discussions and discussion forums.

Essential Requirements:

Scientific Calculator: CASIO FX-570MS / CASIO FX-991MS / SHARP EL-506W / SHARP EL-520W

Safety Shoes

Assessment:

Assessments will be conducted through the two components as follows:

Continuous Assessment Component. This is to assess the student on a continuous basis throughout the entire semester. This assessment strategy includes quiz, lab assessment, group project, individual work assignment with presentation, group-based assignment with presentations and other forms of assessment.

Final Assessment Component. This is normally held at the end of the semester. Most of the units require the students to undertake practical assessment and/or written assessment.

Grading System:

Each successfully completed unit will be graded a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Unit Grade Generic Grade Descriptors

Pass All learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria have been met

Merit Pass requirements achieved All merit grade descriptors achieved

Distinction Pass and merit requirements achieved All distinction grade descriptors achieved


Certification:

Student must achieve a minimum of 240 credits (of which at least 125 must be at Level 5) and pass all the 16 Units to be awarded with Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering certificate within 5 years from the registration date.

Student must satisfy the minimum attendance requirements in all the units for the award of Certificate of Attendance (COA). Full-time Students, both local and international (ICA Student pass holder), must attain a minimum of 90% of scheduled unit hours or not be absent from the unit for a consecutive 7 days. As for Part-time Students, the minimum attendance requirement is 80%.