BTEC HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Awarding Body

Edexcel Limited, England, United Kingdom

Overview

The programme is designed to provide a wide range of engineering and management skills and you, as either an individual or part of a team, will need to solve technical problems and implement appropriate solutions.

You will start by learning the fundamental skills to understand basic engineering principles. As you progress through the course, its emphasis will focus in on a number of electrical and electronic subject areas.

Learning Objectives

  • To prepare a range of technical and management careers in electrical and electronic engineering;
  • To develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life and thereby enable students to make an immediate contribution to employment at the appropriate professional level;
  • To equip individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in the electrical / electronic engineering-based industry;
  • To provide specialist studies relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek employment in electrical / electronic engineering and its related industries;
  • To enable progression to or count towards an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in electrical/electronic engineering in the related area;
  • To provide a significant educational base for progression to Incorporated Engineer level.

Course Structure, Duration & Delivery

Modules Duration & Delivery Structure
  • Business Management Techniques
  • Engineering Science
  • Analytical Methods for Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Design
  • Data Communications & Networks
  • Electronics
  • Microprocessor Systems


  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Further Electrical Principles
  • Control Systems and Automation
  • Mechatronics System Principles
  • Project Management
  • Project
  • Combinational & Sequential Logic
  • Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuit

Academic Year 1 (8 modules)

Part-time: 11 months
(3 hours per day x 3 days per week)

Full-time: 8 months
(6 hours per day x 5 days per week)

Academic Year 2 (8 modules)

Part-time: 11 months
(3 hours per day x 3 days per week)

Full-time: 8 months
(6 hours per day x 5 days per week)

To view the list of teachers deployed for this course, refer to

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Teaching and Learning Methods

Delivery of the module/unit will be through a blend of lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops (if applicable). Lectures are a major part of the teaching strategy for the programme. Case studies are a teaching and learning strategy, which are employed in a range of modules: they are a useful assessment tool. Students are presented with real or simulated complex problems which they are required to analyse in detail and then synthesise/present their own solution in writing or orally.

Students are expected to take greater responsibility for their own learning as they progress through their programmes. The student-centred approach will be encouraged through the use of specific teaching strategies; case studies; projects and practical exercises (if applicable), supplemented by the use of appropriate support materials; etc. Active engagement with the subject material enhances learning and many of the learning strategies used attempt to promote this.

Intakes

Registration occurs for the following intakes: January / March / May / June/ July / August / September / October / November.

Commencement and Completion Dates/Month (Full time) 

Intake Month Course Commencment Course Completion Month (Estimated)
January 2011 3 January 2011 May 2012
March 2011 14 March 2011 July 2012
May 2011 9 May 2011 September 2012
July 2011 11 July 2011 November 2012
September 2011 5 September 2011 January 2013
October 2011 31 October 2011 February 2013
January 2011 3 January 2012 May 2013

Commencement and Completion Dates/Month (Part time)

Intake Month
 Course Commencment
 Course Completion Month (Estimated)
March 2011 28 March 2011 January 2013
June 2011 20 June 2011 April 2013
August 2011 29 August 2011 June 2013
November 2011 14 November 2011 September 2013
February 2012 20 February 2012 December 2013

Please contact the College for the exact commencement and completion date to find out details; kindly email your queries to admissions@tyndale.edu.sg

Teacher - Student Ratio

TEG teacher-student ratio will not exceed:

  • 1:70 for lecturing
  • 1:40 for classroom teaching; and
  • 1:20 for tutorials

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Students with at least 17 years of age and one of the following:

  • One GCE A Level pass
  • Successful completion of a recognised Access or Foundation programme including LCCI, Cambridge Advance Level Diploma, NTC, International NITEC and other equivalent programmes
  • Foreign students with successful completion of 12 years of general academic qualification (GCE A level equivalent)
  • Students over 21 years of age, who do not possess the above qualifications but have suitable industrial and commercial experience may also be considered
  • If English is not the first language, student should normally have reached a level of competence equivalent to a TOEFL score of 525 or above Band 5.5 on the IELTS scale or an equivalent qualification.
  • Student without the required English language proficiency are required to take the General English and English for Academic Purposes program offered by TEG International College

Assessment and Examinations

The BTEC HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is assessed by written assignments in total (of 2,500 - 3,500 words each). The assessment strategies are designed to provide fitness for purpose for the individual units of study. Assessments relate directly to learning outcomes and one assessment usually covers a range of learning outcomes. Assessments take the form of examinations (seen/unseen, open book, essays/short answers – if applicable), report, case study, presentations, individual and/or group reports etc. All assessments are equal weighting.

Attendance requirements

International Students (ICA student pass holder) must attend a minimum of 90% of scheduled course hours at all time. A minimum attendance of 75% must be achieved for local students (Singaporean, PR, Employment Pass, SPass and work permit holders etc.) who are not holding student pass. Students whose attendance is below 90% (ICA Student Pass holder) and 75% (local students) are not eligible to submit the assignment or sit for the examination.

A student who is absent or considered to be absent from class/session, must provide documentary proof i.e. Original Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner, Polyclinic or Hospital to his/her Course Administrator immediately on his/her return to school.

Graduation Requirements and Progression

Students are required to successfully pass 16 modules/units for a Higher National Diploma award.  Successful HND students can progress into the final year of the Bachelor degree programme recommended by the Edexcel UK and/or TEG International College.

Edexcel Link

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