BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Electronic Engineering

General information

This introductory course is for students with little or no knowledge of electronics who have an interest and aptitude for practical electronics. It is meant to serve as a foundation for studying engineering at a higher level such as the National Extended Diploma (depending on the grades achieved) or it may be used as an entry for working in an engineering environment at an elementary level.

Course content

The course is made up from core and specialist units.

Core units are:

• Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering
• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
• Mathematics for Technicians

Specialist Units are:

• Applied Electrical and mechanical Science for Engineering
• Using Computer Aided Drawing Techniques

Electronics Units (For students who wish to follow the electronic engineering route)

• Electronic Devices and Communication applications
• Operation and Maintenance of Electronic Systems and Components
• Electronic Circuit construction

Teaching and assessment

Each module will have a series of class tests and assignments to be completed in which students must pass in order to complete the course successfully. The course uses a mixture of theory and practical, active lectures, group activities and practical electronics and PC lab work.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs A*-D. Or PEO/AQA Diploma or equivalent with extra maths unit/GCSE grade D maths.

Foundation Learning qualification of at least 26 credits with Functional Skills at Entry 3/Level 1

Compulsory attendance at a college interview day with assessment in English maths and technical skills.

Progression

Possible work in electronics at junior level or apprenticeship. Entry to BTEC National Extended Diploma in Electronics Engineering (if merit grades are achieved).