SQA Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
SQA Advanced Certificate and SQA Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering awards develop the candidates’ ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electrical engineering problems and their knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical principles, electrical power systems, electrical machine principles and electrical safety that meet the needs of employers. The qualification contains up-to-date and relevant electrical subject content and skills.
Entry requirements
GCE Advanced Level – Passes for 2 subjects including Physics & Mathematics in one attempt (18 Months)
or
12 years of education in the Physical Science stream and a pass in placement test (18 Months)
orSuccessful completion of Foundation Programme in Science & Engineering and 6 passes for GCE Ordinary Level Examination including a Credit pass for Mathematics and a pass for English Language (30 Months)
Programme Contents
Engineering Mathematics 1
DC and AC Principles
Three Phase Systems
Electricity Power Systems
Electrical Machine Principles
Application of Electrical and Electronic Instruments
Communication: Practical Skills
Electrical Safety
Project management
Computer Programming
Analogue Electronics: An Introduction
Digital Electronics
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Workplace
Electrical Engineering: Graded Unit 1 (Examination)
Information Technology: Applications Software
Electrical Networks and Resonance
Fundamentals of Control Systems and Transducers
Mathematics for Engineering 2
Transmission Lines and Complex Waves
Transformers
Utilisation of Electrical Energy in Buildings
Business Awareness and Continuing Professional Development
Power Electronics
Electrical Installation Design
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage Systems
Electrical Standby Systems
Electrical Engineering: Graded Unit 2 (Project)