MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
or
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in IT
or
4 SEC/O-Level passes
Compulsory: Physics, Mathematics
Preferred: English, Computer Studies, Design and Technology

This three-year Diploma course provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and skills to analyse digital electronics circuits and develop and apply advanced software solutions to microprocessor based systems including the PC.

Students will be able to analyse, compare and contrast the interaction of embedded systems with the PC. Successful technicians will be able to build, test, troubleshoot and repair computer based systems and networks, perform electronic repairs on computers and office equipment, install software and operating system and set up network systems.

The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place. All units for this course are locally assessed. Students will sit for interim and annual examinations and will also be given constructive feedback and guidance in practical and theoretical assignments during each academic year.

1. Construct and test analogue and digital electronic circuits to required specifications
2. Develop and debug software routines for specific engineering applications
3. Programme and test microcontroller circuits for embedded system applications
4. Install and maintain Operating Systems and Computer Networks.

Mathematics
Technical English
Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
Assembly and Maintenance of Computers and Networks
Electronics 1
Electronics 2
Digital Electronics and Microprocessors
Digital Electronics
Microcontrollers
Industrial Management
Data Communications and Networks
DBMS
Programming Languages
Fundamentals of Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Networks
Internet Technologies and Web Design
Integrated Support Unit
Project

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