| INDEX OF COURSES |
- 08/03/01 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- 08/03/02 : Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G 2330)
- 08/03/03A : MCAST Certificate in Industrial Electronics
- 08/03/04 : MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
- 08/03/05A : Certificate in Electrical Installation/Maintenance (C&G 2330)
- 08/03/06A : MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- 08/03/07A : MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Communications Technology
- 08/03/08A : MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics
- 08/03/09A : MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering
- 08/03/10 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- 08/03/11 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Electronic)
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| MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Course Code
| 08/03/01 |
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| Awarding Body
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| Entry Requirements |
Finished Compulsory Education.
Aptitude Test and/or Interview
Medical Certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full Time |
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| About The Course |
The programme is designed to provide an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in that area which is closer to his/her interests. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation they intend to follow. Assessment of each unit in this qualification is mainly through a system of continuous assessment and tests. Students who show better understanding and application will be awarded the grades of Merit or Distinction.
This is a one year full-time course. Students are given the opportunity to develop the basic skills required to further their studies in the Electrical and Electronics Sector. They are also helped to strengthen their knowledge in Mathematics and Physics. The course is designed for students who need an understanding of Electrical/Electronic fundamentals and principles. Emphasis is placed on electronics/electrical theory and science. Upon completion, students will have knowledge of basic electricity and electronics.
Successful students may proceed to follow a Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C & G 2330) or to the course leading to the BTEC First Diploma in Engineering. Students who obtain a final Distinction grade may opt to follow the MCAST Certificate in Industrial Electronics.
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| Study Units |
English
Maltese
Mathematics & Science
Information Technology
Personal Development
Vocational Practice
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| Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G 2330) |
| Course Code |
08/03/02 |
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2 |
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| Awarding Body |
City & Guilds |
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| Entry Requirements |
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction & Engineering Skills (Electrical Installation)
Or: Sec/O'Level Passes in Maths and any other subject preferably Physics, English, Computer Studies, Technical Design, Chemistry
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-time |
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| Fees |
City & Guilds Fees |
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| About The Course |
This is a one year Full Time course for those who wish a career progression within the Electrotechnical industry. It can contribute towards the knowledge and understanding required for the related ability to perform practical Electrical Installation tasks. The course is a practical programme which covers all the basics of wiring electrical installation circuits using different cables and containment. This course includes opportunities to develop your Technical English, Maths and/or ICT skills as appropriate. The course addresses Electrical Installation regulations and in particular the practical knowledge and skills required. |
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| Study Units |
Core Units (Level 2):
Working Effectively & Safely in an electrotechnical environment
Principles of Electrotechnology
Application of Health & Safety and Electrical Principles
Occupational Unit:
Installation (Building & Structures)
Support Subjects:
Maths
Computer Studies
Engineering Drawing
Technical English
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| MCAST Certificate in Industrial Electronics |
| Course Code |
08/03/03A |
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2 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: SEC/'O' level passes in Mathematics and Physics.
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Distinction)
Medical Certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course.
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| Duration of Course |
1 year full-time & 1 year part-time on an Apprenticeship |
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| About The Course |
The MCAST programme introduces the basic skills and working concepts practiced in the manufacturing and servicing industry. The two year course includes electronic/electrical technology, computer engineering and related subjects giving students a background to choose the specialisation thereafter in Industrial Electronics or Computer Engineering. Formal training includes mathematics, electronics, circuit theory, digital systems, microprocessors and programming and a variety of other subjects.
The course forms part of an apprenticeship framework which is introduced in the second year. The apprenticeship upgrades the skills of students through informal learning on-the-job training. Students work under general supervision and within established practices. Knowledge is applied to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Successful students may proceed to follow a course leading to the Technician Diploma in Industrial Electronics or in Computer Engineering.
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Analogue Electronics
Digital Electronics
Engineering Science
Technical English
Mechanical Workshop Practice
PC Computer Hardware
Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
Mathematics
Electrical Technology
Engineering Drawing
Informatics
PCB Design
Material Science
Microprocessors
Workshop Technology
Instruments Application
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| MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) |
| Course Code |
08/03/04 |
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2 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Or:SEC/'O' level passes in Mathematics and Physics
Medical Certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course.
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-time |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration Fee |
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| About The Course |
This MCAST/BTEC programme is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of Electronic, Digital, Telecommunications & Computer areas. The strong vocational content of this course is based on units chosen to satisfy the needs of the Electrical/Electronics Industry and basic Computer knowledge. The companies requiring workers with fundamental skills in Installation and repair of Appliances, Electronic Circuit Construction, Maintenance and basic skills on Radio & TV systems, Telecommunication Technology, Digital Networks and PC Hardware & Software Installation will find successful candidates suitable. It covers the basic knowledge and technical practical skills, providing a good foundation for future career opportunities or progression to National Diplomas. |
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| Study Units |
Core Units
Working Practices in Engineering
Using & Interpreting Engineering Information
Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science for Technicians
Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
Specialised Units (Option A):
Electronic Devices and Communication Applications
Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing
Electronic Maintenance Fundamentals
Installing & Maintaining Home Entertainment Systems
(For students progressing from the IEEE Foundation)
Specialisted Units - Option B
Electronic Devices and Communication Applications
Application of Digital Networks
PC Hardware & Software Installation
Telecommunications Technology
Additional Subjects :
Technology
Technical English
Electrical Workshop Practice
Informatics
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| Certificate in Electrical Installation/Maintenance (C&G 2330) |
| Course Code |
08/03/05A |
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3 |
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| Awarding Body |
City & Guilds |
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| Entry Requirements |
Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G 2330) |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Part-time on an apprenticeship |
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| Fees |
City & Guilds Fees |
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| About The Course |
The course is designed to provide opportunities for candidates to acquire accreditation in more advanced areas of Electrical Installation and Maintenance. This course provides the natural progression route from the City and Guilds 2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Level 2 course and has been carefully designed and structured to integrate practical skills with the related technology. Level 3 will enhance candidates knowledge and skills to a higher stage into the electrical installation industry. The course will also provide an understanding of the regulations and health and safety requirements governing electrical installation processes and knowledge of the organisation and structure of the industry within which these activities are carried out. At the end of the first year of studies, students will be expected to sit for the Wireman’s Licence ‘A’ examinations. Successful students will gain knowledge and experience in domestic and industrial electrical installation environment. |
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| Study Units |
Core Unit (Level 3):
Application of Health & Safety and Electrical Principles
Occupational units:
Installation (Building & Structures) Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
Installation (Building & Structures) Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
Support Subjects:
Maths
Electrical Theory
Electrical Technology
Basic Electronics
Electrical Installation Practice
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| MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering |
| Course Code |
08/03/06A |
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3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: SEC/'O' level passes in Physics, Mathematics and any 2 other subjects preferably English and Computer Studies.
Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
Medical Certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course.
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time & 2 Years part time on an apprenticeship |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration fee |
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| About The Course |
The qualification is designed to equip individuals with practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in employment and progression as technicians in the Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Sector. It provides the student with the understanding required to design, install, operate and maintain complex electrical engineering equipment and systems. The course also provides skills and knowledge in the rapidly changing field of Electrical/Electronic Principles, PLC, Analogue and Digital Systems, Design and Robotics. Students will follow a range of practical and theoretical units that covers the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise for the challenges of business development in a wide range of Electrical and Electronics Industries.
The course is a formally structured programme of study for those seeking skills at technician engineer level in the field of Electrical/Electronic Engineering. |
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| Study Units |
Core Units
Business Systems for Technician
Communications for Technicians
Mathematics for Technicians
Engineering Project
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Study Units
Selection & Application of programmable Logic Controllers
Principles & Applications of Electronic Devices & Circuits
Electrical Technology
Principles & Applications of Analogue Electronics
Three Phase Systems
Three Phase Motors and Drives
Further Electrical Principles
Mechanical Principles & Applications
Further Mathematics for Technicians
Electronic Circuit Manufacture
Electrical Installation
Industrial Process Controllers
Controlling Systems Using IT
Principles of Software Design & Development
Principles & Applications of Microcontrollers
Properties & Applications of Engineering Materials
Health, Safety, Risk Assessment & Welfare in the Engineering Workplace
Support Subjects :
Workshop Technology
Mechanical Workshop Practice
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| MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Communications Technology |
| Course Code |
08/03/07A |
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3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: SEC/O' level passes in , Mathematics, Physics and any 2 other subjects preferably English and Computer Studies.
Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Computing and an Employers' Interview
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year full-time & 2 Years part-time on an apprenticeship |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration Fee |
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| About The Course |
The MCAST/BTEC Diploma in Communications Technology is a three year course in the Communications Engineering field. With the ever-growing applications of Information and Communications Technology in Industry, there is a requirement for technicians skilled in the installation, maintenance and repair of communication networks and systems as well as office machinery and equipment. The course incorporates modules that address both ICT and Electronics/Communications Engineering providing candidates with the skills they will require to understand, install and repair faults in equipment as well as communications network infrastructure. Employers will find graduates to be adaptable and responsive to the rapid evolution of the communications engineering sector.
(This is a three year course based on apprenticeship whereby students follow one year on full-time and two years on part-time basis. During the second and third year apprentices will attend work-based training on day or block release.)
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Core Units:
Communication Technologies
Communications for Technicians
Engineering Project (120GLH)
Health, Safety, Risk Assessment and Welfare in the Engineering Workplace
Communication Workshop Practices
Specialist Units :
Telecommunications Principles
Mathematics for Technicians
Core Network Techniques
Access Networks Techniques & Applications
Telephony Voice Systems Operations
Telecommunications Systems
Computer Systems
Further Mathematics for Technicians
Principles & Applications of Electronic Devices & Circuits
Principles & Applications of Microcontrollers
Business Systems for Technicians
Electrical & Electronic Principles
Networking Basics (CISCO CCNA1)
Routers and Routing Basics (CCNA2)
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| MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics |
| Course Code |
08/03/08A |
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| Level |
3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
MCAST Certificate in Industrial Electronics |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Part-time on an Apprenticeship |
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| About The Course |
This MCAST Diploma is designed to provide skill and knowledge required in industry at large. The challenging and dynamic world of electronics, mechatronics and communications engineering offers excellent career growth opportunities and the diploma is widely accepted by the local industry. Modules include electronic and microelectronic technology, circuit design and modification and automation of manual systems thus widely addressing the needs of local industry. All modules include a substantial practical component, a good level project and submit a dissertation.
The course enables students to become fully conversant with and also produce professional engineering drawings and schematics. They are also taught to interpret and understand various forms of technical write-ups including equipment specifications. The course is constantly being updated to meet the needs of modern technologies and is therefore able to support a variety of job opportunities in the local market. |
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Analogue Electronics
Power electronics
Electrical Technology
Industrial Management
Mathematics
Automation and Control
Electronic Communication
Microcontrollers
Project Work
Internet Technology
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| MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering |
| Course Code |
08/03/09A |
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| Level |
3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
MCAST Certificate in Industrial Electronics / Computer Engineering |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Part-time on an Apprenticeship |
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| About The Course |
This Diploma provides students with the theoretical knowledge and gives the opportunity to develop and apply advanced software solutions to microprocessor based systems. Students will be able to analyse, compare and contrast the interaction of embedded systems with the PC. The latter is more appreciated when used as a systems controller in diverse industrial applications. Successful technicians will be capable to build, test, troubleshoot and repair computer based systems and networks, perform electronic repair on computer and office equipment, software installation and operating system deployment and set up network systems. Students also develop a project which includes Software Development. The hands on technical support is well appreciated by the manufacturing and servicing industry. Students will provide solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity in the field of Computer Engineering and IT. |
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Electronics
Operating Systems
Mathematics
Server Installation Administration and Maintenance
Microprocessor applications and Microcontrollers
Internet Technology
Data Communications and Networking
Office machinery Maintenance
Engineering Management
Fundamentals of Data Structures and Algorithms
Programming Languages for embedded systems
Project Work
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering |
| Course Code |
08/03/10 |
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4 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: Passes in Maths and Physics at 'A' Level and 1 subject at 'I' Level
Or:'A' level pass in Maths and 3 subjects at 'I' Level. (One of these subjects must be Physics)
Or: MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Communications Technology
Or: MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Or: MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics
Or: MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-time |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration Fee |
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| About The Course |
This programme prepares students for Technical and Management careers in the Electrical sector. It is aimed to develop a range of skills and personal qualities essential for successful performance in the electric field. The course prepares students for possible careers in the generation, distribution and utilization of electrical energy as well as the installation and maintenance of electrical machines and drives. The programme is strongly vocational and aims to produce higher engineering technicians' who are able to play a major role in meeting the needs of a wide range of industries that use new technology. The ever-developing application of new technology creates a high demand for engineering technicians in a wide range of organisations. It consists of the fundamentals of engineering with special emphasis on applications and design.
The Course consists of mandatory and optional specialist units that are developed to meet the needs of various areas in this Sector. |
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Core Units :
Business Management Techniques
Engineering Science
Analytical Methods for Engineers
Project
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Engineering Design
Specialist Study Units :
Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
Further Electrical Principles
Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
Electronics
Electrical Power
Microprocessor Systems
Engineering Mathematics
Programmable Logic Controllers
Control Systems & Automation
Mechatronic Systems Principles
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Electronic) |
| Course Code |
08/03/11 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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Either: Passes in Maths and Physics at 'A' Level and 1 subject at 'I' Level
Or: A' level pass in Maths and 3 subjects at 'I' Level. (One of these subjects must be Physics)
Or: MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Communications Technology
Or: MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Or: MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics
Or: MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-time |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration Fee |
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| About The Course |
This programme prepares students for Technical and Management careers in the Electronics/Mechatronics sector. It is aimed to develop a range of skills and personal qualities essential for successful performance in the electronics field. The course prepares students for possible careers in electronic systems development and maintenance. The programme is strongly vocational and aims to produce higher ebgineering technicians’ who are able to play a major role in meeting the needs of a wide range of industries that use new technology. The ever-developing application of new technology creates a high demand for engineering technicians in a wide range of organisations. It consists of the fundamentals of engineering with special emphasis on applications and design.
The Course consists of mandatory and optional specialist units that are developed to meet the needs of various areas in this Sector. |
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Core Units:
Business Management Techniques
Engineering Science
Analytical Methods for Engineers
Project
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Engineering Design
Specialist Study Units :
Application of Power Electronics
Combination and Sequential Logic
Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits
Electronics
Programming Concepts
Microprocessor Systems
Engineering Mathematics
Programmable Logic Controllers
Control Systems & Automation
Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
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