Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BTEC Subsidiary Diploma)

A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma is a practical, work related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Course content

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering is a 60-credit and 360 -guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of two mandatory units plus four optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits. You may also study for additional units to enable you to complete the BTEC Extended Diploma. The specialist units have been chosen to enable you to study the Engineering in depth and give you a choice of pursuing a career in different fields of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

• Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Mathematics for Engineering Technician
• Microprocessor Systems and Applications
• Electronic Measurement and Testing

Entry Requirements

You will normally need to have at least one or a combination of the following: • BTEC First Diploma in a related subject (minimum Merit grade) plus GCSE’s in Maths and English • At least 4 GCSEs at grades A – C including Mathematics, Science, English • Any other relevant or equivalent qualification • Good school report or ROA

Delivery & Assessment methods

All units are assessed and graded internally and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded. There are no external examinations

Progression

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are valued by employers and universities. Students who complete the Subsidiary diploma can progress to a BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. After that they can study for a degree in many engineering disciplines, apply for apprenticeships or go into careers as technicians in the engineering industry