HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering HTQ

Higher Education

Start Date:	Level:	Study mode:	Course Location:	Course Type:
September	Level 4	Part-Time Evening	City Campus	University Level Qualification	Apply	Enquire

What’s it all about?

Gain the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-moving industry. This Higher Technical Qualification is designed to help you grow into a professional, self-reflecting engineer with the adaptability to meet the needs of today’s employers. You’ll build a solid foundation in electrical and electronic principles, exploring key concepts such as circuit theory, power systems, and digital technologies. With a focus on real-world application, the course blends technical understanding with problem-solving, analytical thinking and teamwork – all essential in a sector that never stands still. Whether you're looking to progress to further study or step into the workplace, this qualification opens doors. It’s ideal for those who want to strengthen their engineering knowledge while developing a future-focused mindset that can keep pace with technological change. If you’re passionate about how things work and enjoy solving complex problems, this course gives you the tools to take that passion further.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You will need a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering, GCE Advanced Level profile, other related Level 3 qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diploma, relevant work experience, or international equivalent.

*Course costs

Study level	Cost	Additional fees
HE	Please enquire	May require PPE for practical workshop sessions. College can provide safety glasses.

How will you be assessed?

Students will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical workshops. Assessment methods include internal assignments set and assessed by the college, as well as Pearson-set assignments targeting industry-specific skills.

Industry links

Sunderland College has strong industry links with leading employers and professional bodies, ensuring outstanding learning opportunities and employability skills development.

Time commitments

2 years Part-Time Tuesday and Thursday Evening 6pm – 9pm (Subject to Change)

Aims

The aim of the course is to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment. Students will develop enquiring minds, confidence to work across different engineering functions, and the ability to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle complex engineering situations.

Modules

• Engineering Design
• Engineering Maths
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project
• Production Engineering for Manufacture
• Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Quality and Process Improvement
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Electrical Machines

What’s next?

Once completed, this qualification opens up a range of exciting opportunities. You could move straight into industry, with roles such as Engineering Technician or Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician. If further study is your goal, progression routes include a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a university degree such as BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering, or even MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Whether you’re aiming for hands-on technical work or long-term academic progression, this course provides a strong foundation to help turn your passion for engineering into a rewarding and future-focused career.