HNC/ HNC+ in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 

In your first year you will study four modules:

• Electrical Technology
• Introduction to C Programming & Embedded Systems
• Engineering Mathematics
• Electronics 1

The Module Electrical Technology will provide knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of electrical technology. To develop an understanding of fundamental techniques for solving basic electrical technology problems. 

The module Introduction to C Programming & Embedded Systems will cover the following; Basics of program writing, arrays, qualifiers, variable scope functions, pointers and arrays. 

The Mathematics module will include Matrices, Complex numbers, Solving equations, Factorisation, Radian measure, Calculus, Statistics, Probability and Matlab. 

The Module Electronics One aims To develop an appropriate body of knowledge that will serve as a foundation for more advanced studies in electronics. You will develop test, measurement and analysis skills relevant to electronic engineering.

Year Two will consist of an option of two routes:

• Route One, Complete the required modules to obtain the HNC Certificate, these modules will be Programmable Logic Controllers and Control and Instrumentation.

• Route Two, The HNC+ which will allow progression onto year three (The foundation degree) and will consist of Four modules. These being Programmable Logic Controllers, Control and Instrumentation, Power, Machines and power electronic devices and Electronics Two.

The module Programmable Logic Controllers will focus on an Overview of PLC technology, range of PLC’s, applications, ladder logic and control structures using basic functionality. providing students with the knowledge and understanding of how to develop PLC based solutions to well defined industrial control problems.

The Module Control and instrumentation will allow the student to gain an understanding of the application of the tools and techniques applied to the analysis of industrial control systems, and to appreciate the specification and limitations of a range of sensors used in feedback systems.

The Module Power, Machines and power electronic devices, aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding and the ability to design and analyse well understood modern power electronics systems. It will also provide students with a comprehensive understanding and the ability to design and analyse well understood electrical machines and power systems.

The Module Electronics Two, will allow you to develop using a hand’s on and systems approach, a sound understanding of the fundamental principles and technologies underlying the design of modern analogue and digital circuits and systems. The module consists of a practical combination of simulation and building of such systems.