Level 4
The HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering will provide you at level 4, knowledge of the basic concepts of electrical and electronic engineering. You will be competent in a range of subject specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of electrical and electronic engineering.
The Level 4 units concentrate on specific areas of electrical and electronic engineering and enable you to develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of engineering situations. You will be taught by expert lecturers in the state-of the-art facilities on offer in our South West Skills Campus and will also be able to take advantage of all the other fantastic facilities on offer at UCW.
Duration:
Full-Time: 1 years study
Part-Time: 2 years study
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Fees:
Full-time: £7,900 Per Year
Part-time: £3,950 Per Year
Start Date:
September 2026
Location:
Filton, Bristol
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About this course
The HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering will provide you at level 4, knowledge of the basic concepts of electrical and electronic engineering. You will be competent in a range of subject specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of electrical and electronic engineering.
The Level 4 units concentrate on specific areas of electrical and electronic engineering and enable you to develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of engineering situations. You will be taught by expert lecturers in the state-of the-art facilities on offer in our South West Skills Campus and will also be able to take advantage of all the other fantastic facilities on offer at UCW.
Our Facilities
Engineering
Aerospace Skills Academy, Filton
Opening in September 2026, the Aerospace Skills Academy at Airbus, Filton is a brand-new, industry-led campus developed by Weston College Group in partnership with Airbus and leading engineering employers.
Designed to meet the skills demands of the aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors, the Academy offers hands-on learning for engineering apprentices in a real aerospace environment.
Construction
South West Skills Campus, Weston-super-Mare
If not working out with an employer, any on campus practical learning learning will take place at our South West Skills Campus in Weston-super-Mare.
This vibrant environment is home to our state-of-the-art engineering and construction facilities where you'll learn from experienced lecturers in industry standard conditions.
You will benefit from a range of facilities, workshops and laboratories that will allow you to carry out a range of operations, including:
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Electronics
- Material analysis and deformation
- Milling, turning and CNC
- Composites
- Welding
- Fabrication
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