Course description
Year 1:
- Transformers
- Power Systems
- Electrical Motor Drive
- Electrical Machine Principles
- Power Electronics
- Transmission Lines and Complex Waves
- Digital Electronics
- Mathematics
- Electrical Installation Skills
- Business Awareness and Continuing Professional Development
- Programmable Logical Controllers
- Analogue Electronics
- Electrical Standby Systems
- Utilisation of Electrical Energy in Buildings
Year 2:
- Transformers
- Electrical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
- Information Technology: Applications Software
- Electrical Standby Systems
- Utilisation of Electrical Energy in Buildings
- Business Awareness and CPD
- Electrical Networks and Resonance
- Engineering Maths
- Electrical Installation Design
- Electrical Motor Drive Systems
- Transmission Lines and Complex Waves
- Digital Electronics
- Project Management
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Two Highers at grade C or above in Mathematics and a science or technology subject
- Successful completion of a relevant National Qualification at Level 6 or above
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering
- Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered
Additional Requirements:
- Selection by a two stage interview process
Learning outcome
- Technician
- Engineer
Progression
On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme.
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into Year Three of the following degree programmes:
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Heriot-Watt University
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Edinburgh Napier University
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to Year One or Two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 18/08/2025 to 05/06/2026Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details
Falkirk Campus
Grangemouth Road
Falkirk
Course provider
Forth Valley College
Falkirk Campus
Grangemouth Road
Falkirk