HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Programme Specification
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Sources of
information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
Preston College, Fulwood Campus
3. University Department/Centre
School of Engineering
4. External Accreditation
None
5. Title of Final Award
HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part Time
7. UCAS Code
Not applicable
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Engineering
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of this 30 April 2013
form
11. Aims of the Programme
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To meet the changing needs of the Electrical/Electronics Industry
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To prepare students to achieve success in their working lives and in future studies.
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To develop in students the skills and personal qualities which are of general importance and
applicability to all aspects of working life.
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To encourage students to develop as independent learners.
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To provide students with intellectual challenge
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
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A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1.
A2.
A3.
A4.
A5.
Describe various electronic components to the characteristic level
Explain electrical engineering principles and relate them to employment situations. Perform
complex calculations on electrical engineering problems
Describe and evaluate how management systems have evolved to meet global markets
including current legal and quality issues.
Apply differential & integral calculus, trigonometry, complex numbers and matrices to a range
of problems
Select a microprocessor for a specific application and describe current microprocessor
technologies.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, laboratory work , class discussions, video presentations and My Course (Web CT)
Assessment methods
Written assignments, end of year examinations and in-class timed assignments.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Select a suitable amplifier and power supply. Explain sequential logic and feedback systems.
B2. Construct & test AC and DC circuits using simulation techniques
B3. Design and solve assembly language programmes; analyse logic and control circuits
B4. Design, analyse and test filter circuits, oscillators, D-A and A-D conversion techniques
B5. Minimise the effects and generation of noise. Describe power electronic components.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, laboratory work, research and computer simulations.
Assessment methods
Written assignments and end of year examinations.
C. Thinking Skills
C1.
C2.
C3.
C4.
Analyse factors contributing to morale, review strategies and recommend action
Evaluate factors in managing change, identify tools and control techniques. Consider the effect
of the need for flexible workforces.
Analyse and test analogue and digital circuit configurations
Analyse and specify standard industrial equipment and perform power equipment calculations.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, laboratory work, class discussions and My Course (Web CT).
Assessment methods
Written assignments and end of year examinations.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1.
D2.
D3.
Complete a realistic engineering project to specification and within a given timescale.
Present the project in a professional manner (written).
Give a professional oral presentation.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, research work.
Assessment methods
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Written assignment and presentation.
13. Programme Structures*
14. Awards and Credits*
Level
Module
Code
Module Title
Level 5
PT2002
PT2009
PT2021
Analogue & Digital Electronics B
Industrial Studies
Project
20
20
20
PT1001
Analogue & Digital Electronics A
PT1007
Electrical Principles
PT1014
Mathematics for Technology
PT1017
Microprocessor Systems
PT1018
Power Equipment
15. Personal Development Planning
20
20
20
20
20
Level 4
Credit
rating
Higher National Certificate
Requires 160 credits including
a minimum of 60 at Level 5or
above
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Understand the factors that affect motivation and the management of change in the
workplace.
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Develop written and verbal presentational skills
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website
for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
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a BTEC National Award, Certificate or Diploma
an Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE)
an NVQ at Level 3
an Access Course
an A Level; or equivalent level qualifications.
students who in the opinion of the Course Leader would benefit from the course
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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Preston College web site
Fact Sheet
Promotional literature
Press Advertisements
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18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Module
Level Code
Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or
Option (O)
Knowledge and
understanding
e.g. LEVEL 4
e.g. LEVEL 5
A1
Note:
PT2002
Analogue & Digital Electronics B
COMP
PT2009
Industrial Studies
COMP
PT2021
Project
COMP
PT1001
Analogue & Digital Electronics A
COMP
PT1007
Electrical Principles
COMP
PT1014
Mathematics for Technology
COMP
PT1017
Microprocessor Systems
COMP
PT1018
Power Equipment
COMP
A2
A3
A4
Subject-specific Skills
A5
B1
B2
B3
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Thinking Skills
B4
B5
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C1
C2
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C3
Other skills relevant
to employability and
personal
development
C4
D1
D2
D3
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
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