Course - BTEC National Diploma In Electronic Engineering Level 3

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Bromley College of Further & Higher Education

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• Academic title
  BTEC National Diploma In Electronic Engineering
• Course description
  General information
  
  This a post-GCSE course designed to give students a sound education and training in Electronic Engineering. The course is a more practical alternative to AS/A2 levels and provides students with an enhanced introduction to HND/Degree courses in electronics. To achieve this aim, this Diploma course will also give the student an excellent background in mathematics and electrical/electronic principles. Higher Education Institutions (Universities and Colleges) will accept this National Diploma as qualification for entry to a broad range of electrical, electronic and computer engineering courses.
  
  It is especially suitable for students wishing to enter the HNC or HND in Electonic Engineering at Bromley College of Further and Higher Education. As an alternative to continuing into Higher Education successful students will be well equipped to enter employment in Electronic Engineering in design, test, maintenance and other support areas.
  
  Course content
  
  Topics and Modules studied include:
  
      * Electronics (Analogue and Digital)
      * Business Systems Electronic & Electrical Principles
      * Communications
      * Microelectronics
      * Electronic Fault Finding,Mathematics
      * Circuit Manufacture
      * Software Development
      * Programmable Logic Controllers
      * Engineering Drawing and Design
      * Fault Finding
      * Controlling Systems using IT
      * Applications of Electronic Devices
      * Measurement and Testing
      * Micro Controllers
      * Electronic Project.
  
  The course is presented in modular form each module lasting 36 weeks.
  
  Teaching and assessment
  
  A strong emphasis is placed on practical work and several assignments, projects and practical units are completed throughout the two year course.
  
  Entry requirements
  
  4 GCSEs Grades A-C in English, Mathematics, Physics (or a suitable alternative) and one other subject.  BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in Engineering or Science at Merit level in Mathematics and Electronics and Electrical Principles modules. The College also has the right to admit applicants to courses at their discretion, and where applicants cannot fulfil the requirements above they should apply for discretionary admission.
  
  Progression
  
  Electronics Technician Degree HND/HNC.

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